The journalist who exposed Theranos says the Oscar-buzzed film is art, not evidence, and the distinction matters for anyone weighing a founder's story.

Tyler Shultz's allegation adds a fresh twist to the Theranos saga, underscoring how the founder's deception extended even to documentary filmmakers.

The true-crime draw shows fraud narratives still sell - a signal for media execs and a caution for founders.

The documentary about Elizabeth Holmes' final days before prison opened in under 1,000 theaters and still pulled $15 million.

A decade after Elizabeth Holmes's startup collapsed, a viral documentary has reignited the Theranos story, while researchers remind founders that hype is no substitute for proof.