The reporter who exposed Elizabeth Holmes' fraud responds to people who say he's 'missing the point of the film'
Investigative reporter John Carreyrou has criticized the artistic interpretation of the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, arguing that it obscures the reality of her criminal fraud. He maintains that the film's focus on Holmes' 'unknowable' nature ignores the harm she caused to whistleblowers and the calculated nature of her deception.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between artistic storytelling and factual journalism when depicting high-profile corporate crimes.
John Carreyrou says the doc deserves its early Oscar buzz. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images John Carreyrou told Business Insider that he loves the new Elizabeth Holmes doc as "a great piece of art." But audiences who want an accurate retelling of Theranos' downfall should read his book, he said. It comes as people allege that he's "missing the point of the film." John Carreyrou has seen " You Can See Everything " twice. The reporter, whose award-winning investigation for The Wall Street Journal helped bring down blood-testing startup Theranos, told Business Insider that he liked the documentary. It follows Elizabeth Holmes, the startup's CEO, in the 34 days before she reported to federal prison in 2023. The film — co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim — has inspired a mix of reactions from viewers , ranging from shock to boredom to sympathy for Holmes. Carreyrou doesn't see that ambiguity.
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