You Can See Everything review: Elizabeth Holmes film is absurd but captivating
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s look at the disgraced founder of Theranos, You Can See Everything, had Grace Wade on the edge of her seat – but is it more concerned with entertainment or truth-seeking?
You Can See Everything is a documentary that follows the final weeks of Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, in prison. The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, is as absurd as one might expect, as Fielder moves in with Holmes, her partner Billy Evans, and their two children. Despite her claim that she has nothing to hide, Holmes maintains her innocence, even going as far as to say she hasn't lied since childhood.
However, as the film progresses, it becomes clear that Fielder isn't revealing everything. The documentary focuses more on using Holmes to explore how we perceive others, casting doubt on our ability to recall information objectively. While it's debatable whether this is a true documentary, it's a captivating film that I found myself captivated for its entire 3-hour runtime.
Don't go in expecting Fielder to expose Holmes; instead, be prepared for a film that exposes him instead.
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