John Oliver delivers two-word verdict on Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans in You Can See Everything
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Oliver discussed the documentary "You Can See Everything," which chronicles Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans before Holmes began her prison sentence, describing it as a shocking portrayal of two "complete lunatics."
- The documentary has significantly captured public and media attention, even disrupting the workflow of Oliver's "Last Week Tonight" staff due to its compelling content.
- "You Can See Everything," directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, debuted at the Telluride Film Festival and broke box office records with a $15 million opening weekend, becoming one of the highest-grossing non-musical documentaries in over 20 years.
- Critics have widely praised the film, awarding it a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, and notable comedians like Sacha Baron Cohen have lauded its innovative approach to the documentary genre.
- The film offers an intimate look at Holmes, convicted of fraud for misleading investors about Theranos' technology, and highlights the dramatic downfall of the disgraced startup founder.
