This article is a review of the new documentary, “You Can See Everything.” It contains spoilers and personal opinions about the film.
“You Can See Everything” is a documentary following Elizabeth Holmes navigating life in the 34 days before being sent to federal prison for fraud and conspiracy. It is directed by actor and director Nathan Fielder alongside director Lance Oppenheim and was released in theaters on Oct. 16, 2026.
Elizabeth Holmes is an American businesswoman, best known for creating Theranos. Theranos was Holmes’ invention, created in 2003 after she dropped out of Stanford at just 19. It is a blood-testing invention, made to run hundreds of medical exams from a single drop of blood.
Holmes was convicted in 2022 on one count of conspiracy to commit fraud and three counts of wire fraud. She began her prison sentence on May 30, 2023. However, before she was put behind bars, Fielder decided to spend time with her before she surrendered to federal prison.
Before seeing the film, my question was: How will Nathan Fielder, a comedic actor and writer, get along with Elizabeth Holmes, an inventor and convicted felon? This combination seemed bizarre to me, and I’m sure it did to many others. After all, what could Field possibly derive from Holmes, and how would their dynamic work, especially in such a stressful period?
I finally got to watch the film on Oct. 27, just 11 days after its release. The theatre was packed, the lights dimmed and everyone watched with their mouths agape.
My initial takeaway was the comedy of this documentary. Fielder is brilliant when it comes to his comedic timing and uses his skills to evoke emotions in “Lizzy” that you may not have thought possible. In fact, their whole dynamic seemed to be much more comfortable than one would have believed.
It seemed as if they were old friends catching up, not people in an interview. Nathan has this ability to make Holmes comfortable, even though she is a very awkward person. However, if you are familiar with Fielder’s work, it does make sense.
While their personalities surely differ, both Fielder and Holmes share the same awkwardness that separates them from most. They communicate in a way unique to themselves, which is why their dynamic seems so familiar and comfortable to the audience.
Another shocker was when you could see Holmes’ fiancĂ©, Billy Evans, full-frontal while he was in the shower. It was a complete surprise and caught me very off guard, but after viewing this film, it almost makes total sense.
Evans is a very confident man. Throughout the movie, he takes initiative and speaks for Holmes in many scenes. He curses, tells people what to do and controls many aspects of Holmes’ life. The fact that he allowed the crew to film him in the shower and even smiled at the camera was shocking in the moment, but ultimately fitting for who he is.
What amazes me most about this film is how well everything worked. I had very low expectations for this documentary. Maybe because I didn’t really know about Holmes, or because Fielder is a comedy writer. However, it ended up being one of my favorite watches of the year.
As a viewer, it’s hard to determine who to believe. Holmes may be a compelling liar or an innocent inventor, yet no firm answers are revealed.
I would say that you can see a lot, including full-frontal nudity, but you cannot truly see everything. However, I think that is exactly how it should be. The only person who knows the truth is Elizabeth Holmes herself, and even she may be confused.
I hope you enjoyed this article and will go out and watch this movie for yourself.