Elizabeth Holmes and Her Partner Haven’t Seen New Documentary: ‘Communication Broke Down,’ Nathan Fielder Says

A notable new documentary titled *You Can See Everything* is set to launch in cinemas on October 16, offering a close examination of Elizabeth Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, during a critical period in their lives. Holmes, the founder of embattled health technology company Theranos, is currently serving a prison sentence following her conviction on multiple counts of fraud related to investor deception.

During a recent special screening in Los Angeles, co-directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim provided insights into the complexities of their interactions with Holmes and Evans while working on the film. Notably, Evans and Holmes have yet to view the completed documentary, with Evans reportedly attempting to influence the filmmaking process as it neared completion. Fielder, speaking candidly, expressed the challenges he encountered in communicating with Evans, suggesting that their relationship had become strained.

Oppenheim revealed, “Neither of them have seen the film,” highlighting that Holmes remains incarcerated. This admission underscores the changes in dynamics as the film was being completed. As the directors delved deeper into filming, Fielder described Evans’ increasing tendency to assert control over the project, complicating the creators’ ability to engage effectively. “It was uncomfortable for us and also for A24 and everyone involved,” he commented, reflecting on how communication broke down as the process progressed.

Fielder further expressed uncertainty regarding why Holmes and Evans chose him and Oppenheim to document such an intimate chapter of their lives, given their apparent lack of knowledge about the directors’ previous works. This uncertainty has left both filmmakers feeling anxious throughout the filmmaking experience.

Interestingly, the directors even moved into the couple’s guest house during production, which led to heightened paranoia about possible hidden surveillance devices. Oppenheim described the situation, stating, “We were in a conspiracy thriller of our own; we all were paranoid.” In a bid to alleviate their concerns, the team resorted to obtaining a device to search for any potential bugs in the guest house.

Fielder reflected on the peculiar nature of the experience, stating, “I still am not sure to this day, like, what I experienced, and it’s one of the reasons I’m excited for it to come out.” He indicated that having a broader audience view the film might help to illuminate his own understanding of the events. “It was just a small group for so long,” he elaborated, suggesting that wider engagement with the film could provide clarity to both himself and co-director Oppenheim about their shared experience.

*You Can See Everything* is particularly significant, as it is the first documentary that Holmes has agreed to participate in, offering viewers unprecedented access to her life. The official synopsis describes the film as tracing “her every move” during her last days prior to incarceration. It promises an intimate exploration into the complexity of her life, described as a “mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss.”

With its impending release, the documentary already has garnered substantial attention, not least for its focus on the controversial figure of Holmes, who has been an enduring subject of intrigue and debate since the downfall of Theranos.

As anticipation builds for *You Can See Everything*, audiences await a revealing look at the events leading up to Holmes’ imprisonment. The film not only aims to shed light on Holmes’ life but also on the various dynamics that unfolded during its making, serving as a reflection on a captivating narrative of ambition, deception, and the consequences that followed.