Watch 'Musk' Trailer, Damning Documentary On World's Richest Man
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Key Points:
- The documentary "Musk," directed by Oscar winner Alex Gibney, offers a critical look at Elon Musk, featuring interviews with Musk's ex-wife Justine, Ashley St. Clair, Musk’s father, and close associates, and is set for theatrical release on October 9 by Bleecker Street.
- The nearly four-hour film includes controversial claims, such as St. Clair alleging Musk predicted the 2024 U.S. presidential election outcome and hinted at influencing it, while critics also highlight safety concerns with Tesla vehicles.
- Musk's legal team, led by attorney Alex Spiro, has threatened to sue Gibney over insinuations of vote rigging in the documentary, calling the claims false and warning before the film's release.
- Gibney acknowledges the legal threat but considers it unfounded, emphasizing the challenges of facing a wealthy opponent in court and noting that Musk’s team had not seen the film when threatening litigation.
- "Musk" premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 8 and has since screened at the Toronto and Camden Film Festivals, with plans for a wider nationwide release following its initial debut in New York City and Los Angeles.
