Elizabeth Holmes' Eerie Prison Call to Nathan Fielder Unveiled!
Nathan Fielder's new documentary, "You Can See Everything," explores the final weeks of Elizabeth Holmes before her prison sentence. Holmes called Fielder from prison, reiterating her trust in him, while her partner Billy Evans explained their aim for the film was to allow viewers to form their own opinions on Holmes. Despite their intentions, the film is amplifying backlash against Holmes but has unexpectedly become a box office hit.
Director Nathan Fielder revealed in a recent interview with Wired magazine that Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO currently serving a federal prison sentence for fraud, contacted him from prison just before the theatrical release of his new documentary, “You Can See Everything.” This call marked their first conversation in six months. Fielder recounted the interaction, stating, “She had not called me in over six months. I had not heard from her in any way… she asked how I was doing.” He then inquired about her awareness of the film's impending release and her feelings about it. Holmes admitted she had seen some mentions but largely remained unaware of most things, having heard bits and pieces rather than reading anything directly. Strikingly, she ended the call with, “I trust you,” a sentiment she reiterated at the conclusion of their conversation after discussing her children and other unshared updates. Fielder expressed his confusion regarding her repeated statement, admitting, “I don’t know what she meant by that.”
“You Can See Everything,” co-directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, chronicles the final weeks of Holmes and her partner Billy Evans before Holmes began her 11-year prison sentence. The filmmakers immersed themselves in the couple's lives, moving in 34 days prior to Holmes' incarceration. Fielder explained his involvement began after learning that Holmes and Evans had unsuccessfully pitched a documentary about themselves to A24. He then contacted A24, asking if he could meet Holmes, which initiated the project.
A central mystery for Fielder remains why Holmes, knowing his distinctive and unconventional prior work like “Nathan for You” and “The Rehearsal,” would grant him access to film her. “This is part of the mystery that, like, doesn’t make sense to me,” Fielder confessed. He questioned her about this early in the shooting process but still lacks a full understanding. Fielder noted that Holmes seemed to have seen some of his work and spoken to people who had, while Evans had seen more. Holmes reportedly found a clip she saw to be funny, though Fielder mused on her perception of humor, mentioning she cited “Elf” as her favorite movie.
Billy Evans, however, offered an explanation for their decision to allow Fielder and Oppenheim into their home during an appearance on the “All-In” podcast the day before the documentary's opening. Their primary goal was for people to gain a personal understanding of Holmes, enabling them to form their own judgment on whether she is a 'bad person.' Evans described a consistent experience with his loved ones: initially, they all thought he was 'crazy' for being involved with Holmes, but after meeting her in a natural setting and spending time with her, their opinions