A four-hour documentary about Elon Musk debuted at the Venice Film Festival this week, immediately drawing sharp criticism from its subject. The filmmaker behind the project, Alex Gibney, found himself at the center of an online dispute after Musk took to social media to express his displeasure with the finished product.
Musk’s grievances focused primarily on Gibney rather than the documentary itself, questioning the director’s integrity and character. He characterized the film as a poorly executed attack piece that failed to engage viewers over its lengthy runtime. Though it remains unclear whether Musk actually viewed the entire work, his comments suggest frustration with the collection of interview subjects Gibney assembled for the project.
The documentary features contributions from multiple figures connected to Musk’s personal and professional life, including his first wife, business associates, and journalists who have covered his career. Musk contended that these sources were selected specifically because of personal grievances or limited knowledge of him. Gibney spent several years developing the film, which will reach U.S. theaters in October before airing on HBO later in the year.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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