Nathan Fielder’s documentary about former Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes faces a challenge in its opening on Friday — from first lady Melania Trump.
Her documentary, “Melania,” about the 20 days before President Trump’s second inauguration, made $7.1 million at the box office when it was released in January — the biggest opening for a nonmusic or concert documentary in more than a decade.
Mr. Fielder’s documentary, “You Can See Everything,” has received raves from critics, but it remains to be seen whether it can top “Melania”’s opening.
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Mr. Fielder’s $7 million film began shooting in 2023 and follows him and his crew as they document the lives of Holmes and her family before she went to prison to serve a 10-year sentence for fraud over her blood-testing company’s false claims.
“Melania” had a budget of more than $40 million and finished its theatrical run with more than $16 million in box office receipts.
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