In a surprising twist to the saga of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the infamous blood-testing startup Theranos, filmmaker Nathan Fielder has produced a documentary that captures Holmes’s life as she navigates the complexities of motherhood and her controversial legal battle. The film, titled You Can See Everything, is set to hit theaters on October 16, 2026, but its creation was shrouded in secrecy. This article explores how Fielder managed to keep the documentary under wraps while offering an intimate look at Holmes’s journey.
Background on Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos
Theranos officially dissolved in September 2018, mere months after Holmes and company president Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani were indicted on federal wire fraud charges. The charges stemmed from their claims about a revolutionary blood-testing technology, which ultimately proved unviable for public use. As Holmes awaited trial, she welcomed her son, William, with partner Billy Evans in July 2021. Despite her not guilty plea, she faced reality when, in January 2022, she was convicted of conspiracy to defraud investors and multiple wire fraud counts, leading to an 11-year prison sentence.
A New Chapter Behind Bars
Holmes continued to experience significant life events even while incarcerated. She gave birth to her daughter, Invicta, in February 2023. In her first prison interview with People in 2025, she expressed her aspirations of motherhood, stating, “I always wanted to be a mother. I truly did not think I would ever be convicted or found guilty.”
Nathan Fielder’s Secrecy and the Documentary’s Production
Just a month before beginning her prison sentence, Holmes and Evans opened their San Diego rental to Nathan Fielder and a small crew to capture this unique chapter in her life. The documentary aims to provide an exclusivity that can only come from such close quarters, revealing aspects of Holmes’s day-to-day existence as a mother grappling with her past. In a post shared on X on September 27, Holmes reflected on her struggles, saying, “I was silenced for a long time. And then imprisoned. I am fighting to prove my innocence and come home to my babies and the love of my life.”
Current Status
Holmes reported to minimum-security Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, on May 30, 2023. She is scheduled to be transferred to a halfway house in August 2027. As the documentary’s release approaches, the world waits to see how Fielder’s lens will portray Holmes’s quest for redemption amidst the backdrop of her tumultuous past.
