Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary goes for the jugular in these 3 scenes
Alex Gibney's new documentary 'Musk' examines the life and career of Elon Musk, featuring an AI-generated avatar of the subject. The film has sparked controversy and a public feud between the director and Musk.
Why it matters
The use of AI to simulate public figures in investigative journalism raises significant ethical questions regarding consent and the future of documentary filmmaking.
Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary goes for the jugular in these 3 scenes Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, "Musk," examines the mogul's life and career.
There's plenty of material on Musk's highs (Tesla, SpaceX) and lows (DOGE, his relationships).
Here are the 3 most explosive parts of the doc.
In an era when documentaries about famous people can be as light and sweet as the snacks you eat while watching them, Alex Gibney is going against the grain. His new documentary, "Musk," which premiered at Venice Film Festival on Sept. 8, proves there's still room for hard-hitting investigative docs in Hollywood — as long as you're willing to sit through its nearly four-hour runtime.
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