Fielder and Oppenheim’s Holmes Doc 'You Can See Everything' Premieres to Rave Reviews

Key points

• The film screened at the New York Film Festival on Wednesday, with tickets selling out within an hour due to high demand.
• It captures the final 34 days before Holmes’s 11-year prison sentence for wire fraud and conspiracy.
• Fielder and Oppenheim moved in with Holmes and her partner Billy Evans to film their daily lives.
• The documentary is set for a wide theatrical release on October 16.
• Holmes has maintained her innocence, though the film explores the complexities of her truthfulness.

Background

The documentary was first revealed at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2026, where it generated significant buzz. Prior to the New York screening, Holmes posted a message from prison claiming she had been 'silenced' for over 1,200 days, coinciding with the film's upcoming release.

How outlets are covering it

Variety highlights the cognitive dissonance experienced by the crew, noting that Fielder and Oppenheim often disagreed on the meaning of mundane moments, which drove the film's narrative. The Guardian praises the film as a 'masterpiece of deceit,' emphasizing the psychological tension between Fielder’s confrontational style and Holmes’s perceived genuineness. The New York Times focuses on the cultural phenomenon of the screening, noting that fans arrived as early as 2:30 a.m. to secure one of the 1,086 seats in Alice Tully Hall.

Why it matters

The film marks Fielder’s feature directorial debut and represents a significant cultural moment in how high-profile fraud cases are documented. It offers a rare, unfiltered look at a convicted fraudster’s private life, challenging audiences to question the nature of truth and deception in media.

What to watch

Theatrical release is scheduled for October 16. UK and Australian release dates are yet to be announced. The film is expected to generate significant discussion regarding the ethics of documentary filmmaking and the portrayal of controversial figures.