Billy Evans’ Full-Frontal Shower Scene in ‘You Can See Everything’ Explained

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A24’s ‘You Can See Everything’ has transformed from a surprising Telluride premiere into one of the most discussed releases of the fall. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, this nearly three-hour documentary was created in secret over three years and chronicles Elizabeth Holmes in the weeks leading up to her federal prison sentence. It boasts a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and an impressive $1.7 million from previews for a documentary.

The film’s essence is intimacy. Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, welcomed the filmmakers into their San Diego home just 34 days before her prison term began, with a seven-person crew filming up to 16 hours a day. Oppenheim noted that the only aspect they couldn’t capture was privileged legal calls.

This level of access explains how one of the film’s most talked-about moments made it to the screen. Early on, Evans is shown working out at the gym, and the camera follows him into the shower, where he is completely naked. This scene is the reason the documentary carries an R rating for graphic nudity, and Oppenheim has provided insight into how it unfolded.

In an interview with Vulture published on October 19, Oppenheim revealed that the moment was less premeditated than viewers might think. After a gym visit, he asked Evans about his plans for the afternoon. When Evans mentioned he needed to shower, before Oppenheim could suggest a more discreet way to film it, Evans undressed and stepped in.

Oppenheim felt that Evans had something to reveal to the filmmakers and the world. This interpretation aligns with the film’s overarching theme, which begins with individuals asserting they have nothing to hide.

Oppenheim also shared how transparent the couple was from the outset. Upon the crew’s arrival, Holmes’ computer was open, displaying her emails, and her journal was casually placed on the couch. The title of the film reportedly originates from an unusual text Holmes sent Fielder, seemingly written while she was at the beach with Evans.

However, not everyone has viewed the final product. According to Oppenheim, neither Holmes nor Evans has watched the completed film, as Holmes is still serving her sentence.

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Critics and audiences have been analyzing the implications of the scene. One critic described it as a shocking, uncomfortable moment that suggests something may be amiss with Evans, questioning whether it was a power play or an alpha-male gesture. Another reviewer noted that the shot captures Evans in full-frontal view while brushing his teeth, highlighting Fielder’s uncertainty about the situation he has entered.

This scene also establishes the tone for Evans’ involvement in the film. He later reveals on camera that he manages Holmes’ account on X and has her login details. Fielder mentioned that his relationship with Evans became strained towards the end of production, as Evans sought more control over the project and approached the filmmakers and A24 about sharing in its profits.

The shower scene is just a glimpse of what keeps the documentary in the spotlight. Following the raw first half featuring Holmes and her family, the second half shifts focus to the filmmakers themselves and the concept of truth. Fielder incorporates actors, including Christopher Abbott as Evans, to reenact private conversations that the cameras couldn’t capture.

The commercial buzz surrounding the film is palpable. It opened on 855 screens and is projected to earn at least $8 million, potentially marking it as one of the biggest documentary openings in recent years. A24 has already decided to expand the film’s release.

For a film centered on the idea that nothing is concealed, the origin of its most controversial scene is surprisingly straightforward: the cameras were rolling, and Evans wanted to be seen.

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