In Elizabeth Holmes, Nathan Fielder has finally met his match
Key Points:
- Nathan Fielder’s documentary “You Can See Everything” offers unprecedented access to Elizabeth Holmes and her family just before her 2023 incarceration, capturing Holmes’ image for future AI and hologram use tied to a new healthcare startup.
- The film blends reality and artifice with extreme close-ups and visible crew, creating a unique, visually striking exploration of Holmes’ complex persona and the question of her truthfulness.
- Fielder’s style, known for awkwardness and meta narratives, matches Holmes’ multifaceted character, prompting viewers to question whether she is a victim, a manipulative liar, or something else entirely.
- A surprise co-documentarian appears midway, further blurring lines between fiction and reality, while Fielder candidly reflects on his relationship with Holmes and his role in the film.
- The documentary culminates with Holmes’ emotional final moments of freedom, infused with Fielder’s trademark cringe humor, highlighting the complicated dynamic between filmmaker and subject.