Nathan Fielder's Unseen Documentary

Nathan Fielder's secret 34-day film of Elizabeth Holmes' last freedom reveals why she remains mysterious.

Oct 21, 2026

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Nathan Fielder's Unseen Documentary

Nathan Fielder's secret 34-day film of Elizabeth Holmes' last freedom reveals why she remains mysterious.

In brief

Nathan Fielder's secret 34-day film of Elizabeth Holmes' last freedom reveals why she remains mysterious. Nathan Fielder filmed Elizabeth Holmes' final 34 days before imprisonment without knowing what to believe about her. Originally reported by BuzzFeed.

Secret filming begins

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim attend "You Can See Everything" Photocall at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim secretly filmed Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans for 34 days before her imprisonment.

Fielder's role develops

Two people sitting in chairs on stage, having a discussion with microphones

Fielder pushed back on Holmes and Evans' narrative by noticing inconsistencies in their storytelling.

Filming strategy changes

The crew abandoned a single-camera setup after missing key scenes during lens changes.

Small crew, intense schedule

Elizabeth Holmes standing with arms outstretched among multiple cameras mounted on a metal framework, appearing to be in a scanning or motion capture setup

Seven crew members filmed 16 hours a day for three years without a single break.

House access restrictions

Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans in a kitchen, one seated and one standing. The standing person holds a drink and the seated person is listening attentively

Only four crew members were allowed inside Holmes and Evans' house at any time.

The egg scene mystery

Eric Notarnicola, Jack Davis, Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim and Richard Carlos attend "You Can See Everything"

The crew couldn't agree on what happened during the egg scene, comparing it to Tarkovsky's Stalker.

Deep access granted

Elizabeth Holmes sits in a playroom holding a baby, surrounded by toys and stuffed animals

The crew saw Holmes' open computer, emails, and journal on the couch during filming.

Shower scene unplanned

A bathroom with a bathtub, showerhead, curtain, and two corner shelves on a tiled wall

Billy Evans showered without warning during filming, leading to an R-rated scene.

Fielder's confusion

Fielder still doesn't understand what happened during the three-year filming process.

A24 negotiations

A24 initially refused to work with Holmes until Fielder heard about her situation.

Magic Castle connection

Magic Castle connection

Fielder and Oppenheim met Holmes after an audience member yelled her name at the Magic Castle.

Bad Blood influence

Fielder read Bad Blood, a 2018 Theranos exposé, to understand why Holmes went silent after her trial.

Ratings and release

You Can See Everything premiered at Telluride in September 2026 and opened in theaters on Oct. 16.

Prison connection

Prison connection

Holmes called Fielder from prison six months after the film's release, saying she trusted him twice.

The one thing

Nathan Fielder filmed Elizabeth Holmes' final 34 days before imprisonment without knowing what to believe about her.

Read the original on BuzzFeed

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