Elizabeth Holmes documentary maker Nathan Fielder started out as a broker—he quit because it was depressing and now is making millions
Source: Fortune ·
“You Can See Everything” is set to make $25 million in its second week. But its director, Nathan Fielder, had a fairly humble start to life.
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You Can See Everything, the documentary chronicling disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is becoming a box-office hit. The film brought in $15 million in its first week of limited release and could earn up to $25 million in its second week as it expands to thousands more theaters globally. For Nathan Fielder, the 43-year-old co-director and narrator, the documentary’s success reflects a major milestone in a career that started with little direction. Growing up in Canada, Fielder was raised by two social workers, attended public school, and didn’t have cable television at home. As a teenager, he worked at a magic store—a job that offered an early glimpse into the awkward performances and carefully-constructed illusions that would later feature in his comedy. He discovered improv in high school, where he was once paired with fellow student Seth Rogan. Still, Fielder didn’t immediately pursue a career in comedy. He initially planned to become a dentist, figuring he could “make a…