The reporter who exposed Theranos loved the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary but says its ‘artistry’ shouldn’t obscure the fraud
Reporter John Carreyrou praised the documentary as a potential Oscar winner but says it shouldn't distract from Holmes’ previous actions.
Just over a decade after Elizabeth Holmes threatened author John Carreyrou with lawsuits and attempted to prevent his reporting on Theranos, Carreyrou has unexpectedly become a fan of the new documentary "You Can See Everything." The film, which debuted this year, explores Holmes' life as she prepared for prison, and Carreyrou watched it twice.
While he appreciated the documentary's artistic style and structure, he cautioned that the film's artistic merit should not be mistaken for the truth about Theranos' fraudulent activities. Carreyrou's book "Bad Blood" detailed the company's collapse and Holmes' downfall, revealing that Holmes' claims about Theranos' abilities were false.
Holmes was found guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy, and sentenced to over 11 years in prison. Carreyrou believes that the documentary's portrayal of Holmes' denial of wrongdoing highlights her contradictions, further emphasizing the fraud associated with Theranos.
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