Elizabeth Holmes Documentary "You Can See Everything" Sparks Demand for Early UK Release Amidst Oscars Buzz
Fans are clamoring for earlier access to the film chronicling the Theranos fraudster's final month before prison, following its strong US box office performance and critical acclaim.
The documentary "You Can See Everything," which delves into the final month of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes's freedom before her 11-year prison sentence, is generating significant buzz and demand for an earlier UK release.
The film, co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim and featuring Amanda Seyfried, has become an unexpected box office success in the US, grossing $15 million and marking the biggest opening for a documentary in over two decades. Its strong performance has propelled it into discussions for an Academy Award nomination, with some predicting it could be the first documentary to contend for Best Picture.
"You Can See Everything" currently boasts near-perfect ratings on review aggregators Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. Despite its critical and commercial success, UK audiences face a waiting period, with the film scheduled for a November 20 release, a month after its October 16 US debut.
This delay has led to widespread calls on social media platforms like X for an expedited UK premiere. Fans have expressed frustration over the wait, with many noting that screenings are already selling out in anticipation of its arrival. The demand echoes the excitement seen for major cinematic events, with one cinema executive comparing the audience hunger to that of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie."
Clare Binns, creative director of Picturehouse Cinemas, noted the "bonkers" demand for the three-hour documentary. Cineworld and Vue have also reported substantial interest, with initial screenings at their flagship venues selling out rapidly. This has prompted cinema chains to add more showtimes and expand the number of locations screening the film nationwide.
Holmes, the founder and CEO of the now-defunct blood-testing company Theranos, was once a prominent figure in Silicon Valley. She was indicted in June 2018 on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, accused of misleading investors about the capabilities of Theranos's technology. She was convicted in 2022 and subsequently sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison.
The documentary captures Holmes in the month leading up to her incarceration, offering a close look at her final days of freedom before beginning her sentence in 2023.