The 'You Can See Everything' Phenomenon

Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, this $15M-opening documentary captures Elizabeth Holmes’s final days of freedom, blurring the line between objective journalism and psychological manipulation.

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  1. A Record-Breaking Limited Release: The film achieved the highest opening for a release on under 1,000 screens since Borat in 2006, grossing $15 million.
  2. The Director-Subject Power Dynamic: Fielder and Oppenheim subvert standard documentary tropes by becoming active, often suspicious participants in Holmes's narrative.
  3. The Secrecy Stunt: Premiering as a surprise, unannounced title at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival, the production enforced strict device-locking to maximize impact.

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