The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley

About The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley

'The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley' is a 2019 American documentary film. Directed by Alex Gibney, the film revolves around the story of Elizabeth Holmes and her former company, Theranos. The plot majorly focuses on Holmes' early promise, the rise and disgraceful fall of her company, deceptive practices, and overpromised yet faulty healthcare technology.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, who is known for his investigative documentaries. It was produced by Gibney, Jessie Deeter, and Erin Edeiken, and its cinematography was handled by Antonio Rossi. HBO Documentary Films released it in 2019.

Actors

• Elizabeth Holmes - As herself, Holmes portrayed the ambitious and visionary entrepreneur she was meant to be.
• Errol Morris - As himself, Morris discussed his experiences creating commercials for Theranos.
• Alex Gibney - The director himself provides informative narration throughout the film.

Trivia / Interesting facts

• The film is based on the investigative journalism of John Carreyrou who wrote the book 'Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup'.
• Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford University to start her company, Theranos.
• Elizabeth Holmes was eventually charged with fraud by the SEC, which made her the subject of media scrutiny.

Quotes

• "The way Theranos is interpreting tests is like the blind leading the blind" - anonymous former employee
• "First they think you're crazy, then they fight you, and then you change the world." - Elizabeth Holmes

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's music score was composed by Will Bates
• One notable song from the soundtrack is "Voices Carry – 'Til Tuesday"