Elizabeth Holmes documentary: What to know, how to watch
Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder convicted of defrauding investors, is the subject of a new documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes look at her life before prison.
The film, titled "You Can See Everything," comes from filmmakers Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim and features Holmes, her partner, Billy Evans, and their two children.
Ahead of its release, Evans opened up about why they agreed to participate in the documentary and his concerns about how it might portray them.
Here's what to know about the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, including when it premieres, where to watch and what Holmes and Evans have said about it.
When does the Elizabeth Holmes documentary premiere and where can you watch it?
"You Can See Everything" premieres in theaters Friday, Oct. 16, according to entertainment company A24.
The film, directed by Fielder and Oppenheim, runs approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes.
A streaming release date has not been announced.
What is the Elizabeth Holmes documentary about?
The documentary follows Holmes in the weeks leading up to her imprisonment in 2023 after she was convicted of fraud in connection with her failed blood-testing company, Theranos.
According to A24, the film begins 34 days before Holmes reports to prison, when she invites a film crew to document her life. Fielder eventually moves in with the couple ahead of Holmes reporting to prison. After Holmes reports to prison, Fielder continues to film with Evans and keeps in touch with Holmes through 2025.
"What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss," the film's official synopsis reads.
The trailer shows Fielder spending time with Holmes, Evans and their children while questioning Holmes about her actions and the downfall of Theranos.
Holmes was found guilty in January 2022 of four counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud against investors who had poured millions of dollars into Theranos.
She was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison and began serving her sentence in 2023. Her sentence has since been reduced to 10 years and 3 months and most recently she was approved to transfer to a halfway house on August 23, 2027.
Her release date is scheduled for February 22, 2030, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
What has Elizabeth Holmes said about the documentary?
In a trailer released in September, Holmes maintains that she did nothing wrong when Fielder questions her about her role in the Theranos scandal.
"You really feel you did nothing wrong?" Fielder asks.
"I did not," Holmes replies.
When asked where things went wrong, Holmes responds, "I wish I knew. I don't know. I don't feel like I understand that."
The trailer also shows Holmes explaining why she agreed to document her family life before heading to prison.
"I think this is the moment in time to capture this story before I'm gone," she says.
In another scene, Holmes tells Fielder, "I don't have anything to hide."
An X account for Holmes -- where she notes, the messages are "mostly my words, posted by others" -- shared the trailer with the caption, "I'm always being real."
What has Billy Evans said about the documentary?
Evans, Holmes' longtime partner and the father of their two children, discussed their decision to participate in the documentary during an interview with David Friedberg on the "All-In Podcast" released Thursday, Oct. 15.
Evans said they wanted viewers to see Holmes for themselves rather than rely solely on previous accounts of her story.
"So the whole idea was here she is. See her and make up your own mind," Evans said.
However, Evans acknowledged that he had not watched the finished film and was uncertain how it would portray them.
"Well, I haven't seen it yet. I mean, I might think this is like the dumbest thing I've ever done," he said.
During the interview, Evans also defended Holmes and discussed the challenges of raising their two young children while she serves her prison sentence.
He said their children, a 5-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter, visit Holmes weekly.
"When they ask questions, we tell them the truth, regardless of how complicated or uncomfortable that conversation is," Evans said.
Evans also reflected on Holmes' decision not to speak publicly during her trial, calling it one of her biggest mistakes.
"And I think that was the single biggest mistake that Elizabeth has ever made, to be like really clear," he said.
