Robert De Niro Knocks Elon Musk At 'Musk' Documentary Screening
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Key Points:
- Elon Musk spent hundreds of millions of dollars supporting Republican candidates in recent elections, but many of his preferred candidates lost, marking a disappointing week for him politically.
- At a Tribeca Festival screening in New York, actor Robert De Niro criticized Musk, highlighting his heavy election spending and the announcement that Tesla would end Cybertruck production next summer.
- De Niro emphasized the importance of vigilance and action against Trumpism, praising the documentary "Musk" for its critical portrayal of the billionaire and urging viewers to spread its message.
- The nearly four-hour documentary, directed by Alex Gibney and available on VOD platforms, has grossed over $700,000 domestically and has been described as an engrossing yet unflattering look at Musk’s character.
- Tribeca co-founder Jane Rosenthal highlighted the film’s importance in understanding Musk, referencing Sun Tzu’s advice to "know your enemy" and stressing that Musk is a figure society cannot ignore.
