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Nathan Fielder Tells Us Everything
Nathan Fielder's secret film about Elizabeth Holmes reveals her complex reality.
In brief
Nathan Fielder's secret film about Elizabeth Holmes reveals her complex reality. Nathan Fielder filmed Elizabeth Holmes and her partner in a prison-adjacent home before her incarceration, creating a candid look at her life without revealing her true intentions. Originally reported by WIRED.
Nathan Fielder's secret film
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Nathan Fielder released a secret film about Elizabeth Holmes before her incarceration.
“You Can See Everything”
Telluride Film Festival debut
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The film debuted at Telluride Film Festival in early September with limited access.
“first days of September”
Nathan Fielder's interview
Nathan Fielder conducted a secret interview with Elizabeth Holmes before her incarceration.
“I trust you”
Elizabeth Holmes' prison situation
Elizabeth Holmes was about to go to prison while Nathan Fielder filmed her.
“She has not called me in over six months”
Nathan Fielder's filmmaking approach
Nathan Fielder filmed Elizabeth Holmes and her partner in their home without cameras.
“We didn't have a plan when we went in”
Elizabeth Holmes' personality
Elizabeth Holmes appeared calm and non-controlling during filming despite prison risks.
“She didn't appear to be controlling”
Nathan Fielder's camera setup
Nathan Fielder used three cameras with wide and zoom lenses to capture the home environment.
“We had one that was on a 12-millimeter-wide lens”
Elizabeth Holmes' prison call
Elizabeth Holmes called Nathan Fielder from prison after six months of silence.
“I trust you”
Nathan Fielder's filmmaking philosophy
Nathan Fielder prefers to let the audience interpret the film without his guidance.
“I don't see myself as having a great framework for understanding all the variables”
Elizabeth Holmes' prison situation
Elizabeth Holmes was about to go to prison while Nathan Fielder filmed her.
“She has not called me in over six months”
Nathan Fielder's filmmaking approach
Nathan Fielder filmed Elizabeth Holmes and her partner in their home without cameras.
“We didn't have a plan when we went in”
Elizabeth Holmes' personality
Elizabeth Holmes appeared calm and non-controlling during filming despite prison risks.
“She didn't appear to be controlling”
Nathan Fielder's camera setup
Nathan Fielder used three cameras with wide and zoom lenses to capture the home environment.
“We had one that was on a 12-millimeter-wide lens”
Elizabeth Holmes' prison call
Elizabeth Holmes called Nathan Fielder from prison after six months of silence.
“I trust you”
Nathan Fielder's filmmaking philosophy
Nathan Fielder prefers to let the audience interpret the film without his guidance.
“I don't see myself as having a great framework for understanding all the variables”
The film's impact
The film has sparked discussion about Elizabeth Holmes' complex reality and prison life.
“I trust you”
The short version
Nathan Fielder filmed Elizabeth Holmes and her partner in a prison-adjacent home before her incarceration, creating a candid look at her life without revealing her true intentions.
