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“You Can See Everything”: Inside the Secret Documentary That Captured Elizabeth Holmes Before Prison
9/8/2026, 9:30:34 PM
Core Event
On September 6, 2026 the Telluride Film Festival unveiled a surprise screening of *You Can See Everything*, a 174-minute documentary co-directed by comedian-filmmaker Nathan Fielder and documentary maker Lance Oppenheim. The film follows convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and her partner Billy Evans during the 34 days leading up to Holmes’s reporting to the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas on May 30, 2023. After the premiere, A24 announced an October theatrical release in the United States.
Background & Context
Theranos, founded by Holmes in 2003, claimed its micro-fluidic device could run hundreds of blood tests from a single finger-prick. Investigations revealed the technology did not work, leading to a 2022 federal trial in which Holmes was found guilty on four counts of fraud and conspiracy (January 3, 2022). She received an 11-year-plus sentence and began serving it in May 2023. The case has been dramatized in podcasts, books, a 2019 Alex Gibney documentary, and the 2022 Hulu series *The Dropout*.
Timeline
- January 3, 2022 – Jury convicts Holmes.
- May 30, 2023 – Holmes reports to federal prison in Bryan, Texas.
- September 6, 2026 – Secret world premiere at Telluride.
- October 2026 – Planned theatrical rollout (exact date not yet disclosed).
Data & Statistics
- Trailer views exceeded 2 million on YouTube within 24 hours.
- The documentary runs 174 minutes (just under three hours).
- Holmes and Evans have two children: son William (born 2021) and daughter Invicta (born 2023).
Official Statements & Responses
In the post-screening Q&A moderated by Emma Stone, Fielder expressed ongoing confusion about the experience, noting that the crew’s inability to reach a consensus highlighted the film’s unsettling ambiguity.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Public records list three different projected release dates for Holmes’s eventual freedom: the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons cites February 2, 2030; Euronews and other outlets note a scheduled release on August 16, 2032; and the Independent reports a March 19, 2032 date. The discrepancy reflects the fluid nature of federal clemency and parole decisions, and no definitive update has been provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I really am struggling to this day to understand exactly what I experienced,” — Nathan Fielder, co-director.
- “Lance and I would talk with the rest of the crew about what we thought happened or what we thought these moments meant, and no one could reach a consensus,” — Nathan Fielder, co-director.
- “I'm not that person. I can promise you that,” — Elizabeth Holmes, convicted Theranos founder.
- “I’m engaging with you as a human being,” — Elizabeth Holmes, convicted Theranos founder.
- “Why would I deceive you? There's no — there's no reason for me to do that.” — Elizabeth Holmes, convicted Theranos founder.
- “Billy was trying to exert a lot of control,” — Nathan Fielder, co-director.
What’s Next
A24 has confirmed that *You Can See Everything* will open in U.S. theaters in October 2026. No specific release day has been announced, and the studio has not disclosed additional promotional events. The documentary adds a new, first-person perspective to the extensive Theranos narrative, offering audiences unprecedented access to Holmes in the final weeks before her incarceration.
