Nathan Fielder takes his boundary-pushing approach to a new level in You Can See Everything, a documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes that sees the comedian and filmmaker move into her home shortly before she begins her prison sentence.
A24 released the first full trailer for the film on Wednesday, following a brief teaser earlier this month that quickly sparked widespread discussion. The documentary, directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in a surprise screening and has already generated early awards buzz.
The film marks Fielder’s feature directorial debut after Nathan for You and The Rehearsal, both known for deliberately blurring the boundaries between documentary, comedy and reality.
Fielder confronts Holmes over Theranos
The trailer follows Fielder as he spends 34 days living alongside Holmes, her partner Billy Evans and their children before Holmes reports to federal prison.
His questions are direct from the beginning. Fielder asks Holmes whether she genuinely believes she did nothing wrong in connection with the collapse of Theranos, the health technology company she founded.
Holmes maintains that she did not, prompting Fielder to ask how she ended up in her current situation.
“I wish I knew,” Holmes replies, saying she does not fully understand how events reached that point.
The questioning continues as Fielder explores the unusual arrangement that gives him round-the-clock access to the family and their private life.
No easy answers
Fielder also turns his attention to Evans, questioning whether he ever feared being deceived, particularly given his wealthy family background.
As the trailer becomes increasingly tense, Fielder repeatedly challenges both Holmes and Evans over what they are telling him and what might remain hidden.
The film appears to combine documentary filmmaking with Fielder’s trademark discomfort, creating a setting in which the subjects are aware that almost every aspect of their lives is being observed.
The trailer ends on a quieter moment, with Holmes discussing how difficult it is for her to let other people see her cry. A tear rolls down her face as the camera remains fixed on her.
You Can See Everything is scheduled to open in cinemas on Oct. 16.
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