From Salon · Coleman Spilde · · 1m 50s
You Can See Everything
Nathan Fielder's documentary reveals Elizabeth Holmes' struggle to communicate her reality.
In brief
Nathan Fielder's documentary reveals Elizabeth Holmes' struggle to communicate her reality. Elizabeth Holmes can't distinguish between her reality and the world's understanding, causing communication breakdowns. Originally reported by Salon.
Nathan Fielder's documentary
Nathan Fielder's HBO series 'The Rehearsal' explores hypothetical real-life outcomes.
Elizabeth Holmes' deception
Elizabeth Holmes founded Theranos, a blood-testing company that swindled investors with fake blood-analysis devices.
Holmes' prison sentence
Holmes is set to begin an 11-year prison sentence 34 days after filming starts.
Holmes' communication struggle
Holmes can't explain her ideas clearly, causing confusion between her reality and the world's understanding.
Fielder and Holmes meet
Fielder and Holmes sit comfortably at a San Diego beach rental dinner table discussing Theranos.
Holmes' husband William Evans
Holmes' husband William Evans, a San Diego hotel-chain heir, tries to control conversations during filming.
Holmes' past trauma
Holmes was sexually assaulted at 19, a turning point that led her to drop out of Stanford and start Theranos.
Fielder's documentary approach
Fielder aims to uncover Holmes' story without media bias, focusing on her communication struggles.
The 'Who's on First?' scene
Holmes breaks down in tears when Fielder explains the Abbott and Costello comedy routine.
Holmes' communication breakdown
Holmes can't distinguish between her reality and the world's understanding, causing communication breakdowns.
Holmes' prison sentence
Holmes begins an 11-year prison sentence 34 days after filming starts.
Fielder's insight
Fielder reveals Holmes' struggle to communicate her reality as the core of her tragedy.
The documentary's impact
The documentary shows Holmes' communication breakdown as a deeper issue than her business fraud.
Holmes' future
Holmes may use the documentary to prove her innocence while showing she has nothing to hide.
At a glance
Elizabeth Holmes can't distinguish between her reality and the world's understanding, causing communication breakdowns.
