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You Can See Everything documentary stuns with huge box office debut

You Can See Everything documentary stuns with huge box office debut

Summary

The documentary "You Can See Everything" about Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder convicted of fraud, made $15 million in its first weekend at the box office in the US and Canada. The film was shown on 855 screens and received strong reviews, making it one of the most successful documentary openings in recent history.

Key Facts

  • The documentary runs for three hours and shows Holmes during the month before she started an 11-year prison sentence.
  • It was co-directed by comedian Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim.
  • The film earned $15 million in its opening weekend from 855 screens.
  • This is the second-best opening weekend ever for a documentary after Michael Moore’s 2004 film "Fahrenheit 9/11."
  • The documentary’s success is notable because it had fewer than 1,000 screens but still earned more than most documentaries.
  • Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of tricking investors in her medical testing company, Theranos.
  • The film blends documentary style with social experiment and prank elements.
  • Critics have given the film high praise and it is being considered for awards like the Oscars.
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