New Alex Gibney Four-Hour Documentary Critiques Elon Musk, Calling Him a 'Man Who Has Lost His Mind'
The nearly four-hour film uses interviews and an AI avatar to examine Musk’s influence, with Bleecker Street set to release it in theaters Oct. 16.
- On Tuesday, award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney premieres his nearly four-hour documentary 'Musk' at the Venice Film Festival, arguing the billionaire's greatest talent lies in 'stock pumping' rather than invention.
- Gibney began the project in early 2023 to examine '21st-century power,' though Musk branded the film a 'hit piece' shortly after the announcement and declined to participate.
- Featuring an original song from David Byrne, Talking Heads frontman, titled 'Let Me Sell You a Dream,' the documentary examines Musk's extensive dealings with the government and regulatory oversight.
- The film questions Musk's reported 'super admin' access to federal IT systems, exploring how he consolidates power through data, satellites, and government contracts.
- Bleecker Street will release the documentary in U.S. theaters on October 16, with HBO Documentary Films holding streaming rights; the film is positioned for potential Academy Award recognition.
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