Theranos Documentary Eyes Historic Oscar Nomination for Best Picture

Nathan Fielder's documentary exploring the downfall of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, titled "You Can See Everything," is positioning itself for a potentially historic run at the Academy Awards. The film, which has received widespread critical acclaim, is being submitted for consideration in multiple categories, including Best Picture, Best Documentary, and Best Director for Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. This marks a rare instance of a documentary being pursued for the highest Oscar honor.

Amanda Seyfried's Role Garners Attention

A significant point of interest for the Academy Awards is the submission of Amanda Seyfried for Best Supporting Actress. Seyfried, who previously portrayed Holmes in the Hulu miniseries "The Dropout," appears in "You Can See Everything" in a dual role, playing both herself and the disgraced Theranos CEO. Her performance in "The Dropout" earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2022, and her surprise involvement in the documentary is a key element of its narrative.

Critical Acclaim and Box Office Success

"You Can See Everything" has garnered exceptional reviews, achieving a score of 99 on Metacritic and 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. Its audience reception has also been strong, with a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Letterboxd and a 9.4 on IMDb, potentially making it the highest-rated film in IMDb history if the score is maintained. The documentary also achieved a significant box office opening, grossing $15 million in its debut weekend from 855 theaters, marking one of the largest limited-release openings for a documentary in the 21st century.

![Titled You Can See Everything, the three-hour docufilm has already won universal acclaim from critics and audiences alike]( "The three-hour documentary "You Can See Everything" has earned near-universal critical acclaim.")

Documentary's Focus and Narrative

The film by Fielder and Oppenheim focuses on the 34 days leading up to Holmes' 11-year prison sentence for fraud. Holmes was convicted in 2022 for defrauding investors by making false claims about the technology of her healthcare startup, Theranos. The company falsely advertised its ability to perform numerous blood tests using only a single drop of blood. The documentary's structure includes Fielder's own attempts to understand Holmes, evolving into what critics have described as a groundbreaking meta-narrative. The film also features Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, who is the father of her two children.