The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley

This documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. Once hailed as the next Steve Jobs, Holmes promised to revolutionize blood testing with groundbreaking technology. The film delves into her charisma, the cult-like atmosphere she fostered, and the eventual exposure of her elaborate deception, which defrauded investors and endangered patients.

The film was widely praised by critics for its compelling narrative, incisive investigation, and Gibney's masterful direction. It is considered one of the definitive accounts of the Theranos scandal, highlighting the ethical failures and the human cost of unchecked ambition and fraud.

• A gripping and infuriating look at a spectacular Silicon Valley con.

• Gibney expertly weaves together interviews and archival footage to expose the complex web of lies.

• Raises important questions about ambition, ethics, and the tech industry's culture of hype.

Google audience: Viewers found the documentary thoroughly engaging and shocking, praising its clear explanation of the complex Theranos scheme. Many expressed anger and disbelief at Elizabeth Holmes's actions and the betrayal of trust.

Nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special at the Primetime Emmy Awards.

The film extensively uses testimony from Tyler Shultz, the grandson of Theranos board member George Shultz, who became an early whistleblower after experiencing firsthand the fraudulent practices within the company.