Filmmaker Alex Gibney examines Elon Musk's power
Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney released a nearly four-hour film called "Musk," premiering at the Venice Film Festival and set for an October theatrical release, that seeks to dismantle the mythology around Elon Musk and examine the roots of his influence. Gibney argues Musk's talent lies more in selling visions to investors than pure invention, calls out his political shift toward Donald Trump, and links that shift to companies' reliance on federal funding and legal scrutiny, including a criminal investigation into Tesla. The film contrasts Musk's power with functioning companies staffed by engineers and frames his behavior as "noble cause corruption."
Gibney's nearly four-hour documentary critiques Musk's influence and politics
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Producers approached Gibney in early 2023 about a film on Musk. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and will reach theaters in October. The documentary could prompt wider public and regulatory discussion about Musk and his…
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