The 25 biggest documentary film openings of all time
Source: Business Insider ·
You Can See Everything and Fahrenheit 9/11 are among the most successful documentaries at the box office.
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Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim directed "You Can See Everything," a documentary that centers on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in the 34 days before reporting to federal prison.JC Olivera/Getty ImagesThe Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything" earned $15.6 million in its debut weekend.That makes it the second-highest-grossing traditional docufilm opening weekend of all time.Business Insider compiled the 25 biggest documentary opening weekends using Box Office Mojo data.Something unusual is happening right now: a documentary is drawing crowds to theaters at a level rarely seen for the genre.The Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, grossed $15.6 million in the US and Canada during its opening weekend in October. That makes it the second-biggest theatrical docufilm debut ever, behind director Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11," which saw a nearly $24 million opening in 2004. "You Can See Everything"…
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