Elizabeth Holmes’ story isn’t just a footnote anymore. Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary You Can See Everything, which examines the rise and fall of the Theranos founder, has earned five nominations at the 11th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards — placing it in the same category as Ava DuVernay’s 14th, which leads with six nods, and David Greaves’ Once Upon a Time in Harlem. The film, released by A24, is up for Best Documentary Feature, along with Best Political Documentary, Best Historical Documentary, Best Director (Fielder and Oppenheim), and Best Editing (Adam Locke-Norton). Deadline reported the full list of nominees Tuesday, with the winners set to be announced on November 8 at The Edison Ballroom in Manhattan, hosted by Ross Mathews. The event also honors Ron Howard with the Critics Choice Impact Award for his body of work in nonfiction storytelling, including Avedon (2026), Jim Henson Idea Man (2024), and We Feed People (2022). Jehane Noujaim will receive the Pennebaker Award, named in tribute to D.A. Pennebaker and presented by his widow, Chris Hegedus. The awards recognize feature-length documentaries, two-part docs, and short-form films released commercially in the U.S. Between January 1 and December 31, 2026, whether theatrically or via streaming. You Can See Everything stands out not just for its subject but for how it frames her, less as a villain, more as a constructed myth. The film uses archival footage, surreal reenactments, and layered narration to explore how Holmes cultivated an image of genius, ambition, and inevitability. That approach has drawn attention from critics and industry insiders alike. While the film hasn’t yet opened wide, its presence in the top tier of nominations suggests it’s being seen as more than a retread of the Theranos scandal. It’s being read as a commentary on power, media, and the American dream gone wrong. And with the awards season now underway, the question isn’t just who wins. It’s whether this moment repositions Holmes not as a failed entrepreneur, but as a cultural case study. The conversation around her isn’t over. It’s just beginning again.
Photo via DeadlineElizabeth Holmes Documentary Nominated For Critics Choice Awards
The Elizabeth Holmes doc lands five Critics Choice nominations — and suddenly, the Theranos story isn’t just history. It’s a live debate.
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- Deadline — Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations: ‘14th’ Nabs 6; Elizabeth Holmes Doc, ‘Once Upon A Time In Harlem’, ‘Nuisance Bear’ Land 5 Each
- IndieWire — ’14th’ Leads 2026 Critics Choice Documentary Award Nominations
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