Billy Evans’ Idea Behind Full-frontal Scene in Elizabeth Holmes Doc Disputed
WHO:
Los Angeles Times - The documentary “You Can See Everything” concerns Elizabeth Holmes, former Theranos chief executive, and her partner, Billy Evans.
Los Angeles Times - The film was co-directed by Lance Oppenheim and comedian Nathan Fielder; Fielder also appears onscreen.
Los Angeles Times - Oppenheim said he did not know why Evans agreed to be filmed nude, adding that he had “heard interesting theories” from people who watched the scene.
TMZ - A source close to the production told TMZ that Evans disputes the director’s account and did not ask the director to film a full-frontal scene.
WHAT:
Los Angeles Times - The film includes a scene in which Evans showers naked on camera.
Los Angeles Times - Oppenheim said he offered to film Evans in a way that would avoid showing his genitals, but Evans said he did not care about being seen naked.
Los Angeles Times - Oppenheim recounted that, during a car ride back from the gym, he told Evans, “We will give you some time to shower.” Oppenheim said Evans replied, “Want to film me showering?”
Los Angeles Times - Oppenheim described the scene as involving a camera in the bathroom, one on Fielder, and one outside the bathroom; he said the film shows Evans looking at a camera and smiling after leaving.
Los Angeles Times - The film’s title refers to a text Holmes sent Fielder about his freedom to film.
Los Angeles Times - The film uses reenactments in its second half. Oppenheim compared that portion to Errol Morris’ “The Thin Blue Line.”
WHERE:
Los Angeles Times - Initial filming took place at Holmes and Evans’ rented beach house in Del Mar, where Fielder lived with them.
Los Angeles Times - A caption identifies Holmes and Evans leaving federal court in San Jose.
WHEN:
Los Angeles Times - Initial filming occurred during the 34 days before Holmes began her federal prison sentence.
Los Angeles Times - The caption places Holmes and Evans’ departure from federal court in 2023.
WHY:
Los Angeles Times - Oppenheim said the filmmakers had unusually extensive access to Holmes and Evans; he said the title reflects Holmes’ text about Fielder’s freedom to film.
Los Angeles Times - Oppenheim said he could not explain Evans’ decision to be filmed nude, but suggested the scene might indicate Evans was excited about the film’s full access.
TMZ - The source close to production said Evans disputes the account that he proposed the shower scene.
HOW:
Los Angeles Times - The filmmakers initially filmed observationally, with Oppenheim likening the documentary to vérité filmmaking and citing Michael Moore and Ross McElwee as examples of directors appearing onscreen.
Los Angeles Times - Oppenheim said the film was shaped by responding to events as they unfolded, describing it as “a jumbo purely out of responding to what was in front of us.”
(UPDATED October 27, 2026 04:11 UTC)
A new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, includes footage of Evans showering naked, but an account of how the scene came about is disputed. Co-director Lance Oppenheim said Evans offered to be filmed and did not mind being seen nude, while a source close to the production says Evans denies proposing the scene and did not ask for full-frontal filming. Co-directed by comedian Nathan Fielder, the film began with observational footage at the couple’s rented beach house and later uses reenactments; its title refers to a text Holmes sent Fielder about his freedom to film.