Billy Evans' 'You Can See Everything' shower scene was his idea
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The new meta-documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, co-directed by Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder, offers unprecedented access, filming Holmes and her partner Billy Evans in their home just before Holmes began her federal prison sentence.
- The film includes provocative scenes, such as Evans appearing nude in the shower on camera, which left both audiences and the filmmakers stunned and uncertain about his motivations.
- Oppenheim describes the documentary as an observational vérité film, blending real footage with reenactments in a style reminiscent of Michael Moore, Ross McElwee, and Errol Morris.
- The documentary challenges viewers' perceptions of truth and reality, leaving many uncertain about what is real, including the nature of Fielder’s on-screen persona.
- Oppenheim believes the film captures an authentic portrayal of Fielder, despite the blurred lines between performance and reality.
