What is The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley?
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley is a 2019 American documentary film directed and produced by Alex Gibney. The documentary revolves around Elizabeth Holmes and her former company Theranos, serving as a companion piece to the book Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Release date
- Jan 24, 2019
- Genres
- Documentary
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
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The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley is a 2019 American documentary film directed and produced by Alex Gibney. The documentary revolves around Elizabeth Holmes and her former company Theranos, serving as a companion piece to the book Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup. With a magical new invention that promised to revolutionize blood testing, Elizabeth Holmes became the world's youngest self-made billionaire and was heralded as the next Steve Jobs. Following this rise, her ten-billion-dollar company dissolved overnight. The rise and fall of Theranos provides a window into the psychology of fraud. The film was released in the United States on January 24, 2019, has a runtime of one hour and fifty-nine minutes, and stars Elizabeth Holmes, Alex Gibney, and Dan Ariely.
Should you watch it?
“A documentary examining the meteoric rise and sudden collapse of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos.”
- Provides an in-depth look at the psychology behind a massive corporate fraud
- Offers a comprehensive account of the Theranos rise and fall
- Directed by Alex Gibney, a notable figure in documentary filmmaking
- Viewers already familiar with the Theranos story may find the narrative repetitive
Watch it if you are interested in the intersection of technology, business ethics, and human psychology.
This is a serious, information-dense documentary with a steady, investigative pacing suitable for adult audiences interested in current events.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is a highly regarded documentary for those interested in the specifics of the Theranos case and the mechanics of corporate deception.
What is the runtime of the film?
The documentary has a total runtime of one hour and fifty-nine minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
This is a standalone documentary feature film, not a series.
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