Fielder and Oppenheim Reveal Broken Ties with Holmes and Evans Amid 'You Can See Everything' Premiere

Key points

• A24’s documentary 'You Can See Everything' premiered at Telluride and the New York Film Festival, where it sold out the 1,086-seat Alice Tully Hall within one hour.
• The film follows Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans in the final month before Holmes’s incarceration, featuring a seven-person crew including cinematographer David Bolen.
• Fielder and Oppenheim stated that communication with the couple 'broke down' after Evans attempted to exert control over the editing process, resulting in a strained relationship.
• Neither Holmes nor Evans has seen the finished film; Holmes remains incarcerated in Texas, while Evans has not viewed the project due to the dispute.
• The documentary is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on October 16, following a surprise premiere at Telluride in September.
• Fielder admitted he remains unsure what he experienced during the shoot, hoping the public audience will help him process the 'disorienting' nature of the filming.

Background

The documentary emerged from a chance meeting at The Magic Castle, where Oppenheim recognized Holmes’s name and subsequently connected with A24. Holmes, who was sentenced to 11 years for fraud related to Theranos, had not appeared on camera or given press interviews for seven to eight years prior to the project. The film’s release coincides with Holmes’s recent transfer to a halfway house in Texas and her first public message from prison.

How outlets are covering it

The Hollywood Reporter and TheWrap emphasize the fractured relationship between the filmmakers and the subjects, noting that Evans’s attempts to control the process led to a breakdown in communication. The New York Times highlights the unprecedented public demand, describing the film as the 'hottest ticket' in New York this fall, surpassing major sports and music events. While THR and TheWrap focus on the interpersonal conflict and the 'conspiracy thriller' atmosphere of the shoot, TheWrap also notes the irony of Fielder’s involvement, given his history with manipulative documentary formats like 'The Rehearsal.'

Why it matters

The film represents a significant cultural moment, blending true crime with absurdist comedy to examine the psychology of a disgraced tech mogul. The intense public interest and the filmmakers' admission of confusion suggest the documentary may redefine how audiences engage with high-profile subjects in the post-fraud era.

What to watch

Theatrical release of 'You Can See Everything' is scheduled for October 16. Critics are expected to provide formal reviews following the festival screenings, which have already generated significant social media buzz.