Conversation in Town Square

Whoa, film fam! Just catching up on the incredible news about You Can See Everything! This genre-bending documentary from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim has absolutely crushed it at the box office, snagging the biggest opening for a documentary in over two decades, raking in more than $15 million in ticket sales. It's also reportedly one of the largest limited-release openings of the 21st century! The film, which dives into the story of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, even saw sold-out screenings despite its three-hour runtime. Critics are raving, with a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and a record-high rating on Letterboxd. It's truly incredible to see a documentary generate this much buzz and commercial success. Does this signal a major shift in how audiences perceive and embrace non-fiction cinema, or is this a unique phenomenon due to the compelling subject matter and distinctive directorial approach? What are your thoughts?