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Musk Doc: Trillionaire's 'Hit Piece' Hits Festivals
8 Sep
Summary
- Documentary on Elon Musk to premiere at Venice and Toronto festivals.
- Musk himself denounced the documentary as a 'hit piece'.
- The film explores Musk's influence on technology and wealth.
A documentary delving into the life and influence of Elon Musk is slated for premieres at the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals. Directed by Alex Gibney, the nearly four-hour film, titled 'Musk,' presents a multifaceted view of the entrepreneur. Ahead of its premiere, a teaser trailer showcased varied media portrayals, ranging from "possibly the greatest living inventor" to "manifestly cruel and selfish."
Musk himself has not participated in the production and has labeled the documentary a "hit piece" on social media. Director Gibney has questioned Musk's criticism, given his non-involvement. The film highlights Musk's pivotal role in popularizing electric vehicles with Tesla, expanding internet reach via Starlink, his acquisition of Twitter, and his immense wealth following SpaceX's IPO, which made him the world's first trillionaire.
Commentators such as Kara Swisher and Sam Harris, along with Musk's first ex-wife, Justine Musk, are featured in the documentary. Notable critics of the controversial figure include Alec Baldwin, Billie Eilish, Jimmy Kimmel, and Mitt Romney. Bleecker Street is scheduled to release 'Musk' in theaters on October 16.
