A newly released documentary, You Can See Everything, provides an unprecedented look at Elizabeth Holmes in the weeks leading up to her imprisonment for defrauding investors in her failed startup, Theranos. The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, premiered at the 2026 Telluride Film Festival and will receive a theatrical release in October.
Holmes granted unusual access to documentary crew before prison term
The documentary was filmed in 2023, during the period between Holmes' conviction and her subsequent incarceration. According to reporting from Business Insider, Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, allowed Fielder and his crew to film extensively in their home, including reportedly capturing Evans in the shower. Fielder described the experience as surreal, stating at the festival that he was still struggling to comprehend what he witnessed. The documentary features Holmes asserting her version of reality, including claims of never having lied, which Fielder appears to question throughout the film.
Film debuts at Telluride with mixed reactions from attendees
You Can See Everything screened as the surprise premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, where attendees and critics described it as a provocative exploration of truth and deception. A review from the Los Angeles Times characterized the film as less about Holmes' guilt or innocence and more about the erosion of objective truth in the 21st century. The documentary includes a segment described by actress Emma Stone, who moderated a post-screening Q&A, as a "rom-com caper," involving a celebrated actress hired by Fielder to assist in his investigation. The film's runtime is 174 minutes, and its structure blends documentary realism with elements of performance and inquiry.
Holmes, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison for fraud, has continued to engage with the public through social media, including posting frequently on X.com despite being incarcerated at Bryan Federal Prison Camp in Texas. Inmates at the facility do not have internet access beyond TRULINCS, a text-only email system, raising questions about how Holmes manages her online presence. The documentary does not address this discrepancy directly but frames Holmes' behavior as part of her ongoing construction of a public persona.