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Nathan Fielder's 'You Can See Everything' Review

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Nathan Fielder's documentary 'You Can See Everything' explores Elizabeth Holmes' final days before her prison sentence, blending reality TV and introspection. Filmed 35 days before her incarceration in Del Mar, the 174-minute film captures Holmes' soft demeanor and persistent belief in her innocence despite her Theranos fraud conviction. Fielder, known for 'The Curse' and 'The Rehearsal,' collaborates with Lance Oppenheim and A24 to examine what drove Holmes, not to rehash guilt but to understand her mindset.

The documentary portrays Holmes as disarmingly gentle, resembling Kim Greist, yet unwavering in her claim of no wrongdoing. It highlights her rise as a self-made billionaire based on Theranos' $9 billion valuation, backed by investors like Rupert Murdoch and Larry Ellison, and a board including George P. Shultz, Henry Kissinger, and James Mattis.

The film underscores the contradiction between her charm and the nonexistent blood-testing technology that defrauded investors, with experts like Phyllis Gardner having warned her early on. Fielder’s deadpan style draws viewers into a psychodrama that feels both intimate and unsettling, deepening the mystery of how she could believe in her own innocence. The film’s power lies in its refusal to judge, instead offering a haunting, humanizing portrait of a fallen icon.