Alex Gibney says Universal ‘wavered’ over releasing Elon Musk documentary
Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney confirmed that Universal Pictures hesitated to release his new film about Elon Musk internationally. While the film is currently being distributed in the US by Bleecker Street, plans for an international release are reportedly being finalized.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the complex relationship between major studios and controversial public figures in media distribution.
A douche? … Alex Gibney and Elon Musk. Photograph: AP A douche? … Alex Gibney and Elon Musk. Photograph: AP Film Alex Gibney says Universal ‘wavered’ over releasing Elon Musk documentary The revelation comes after the four-hour film’s Venice premiere drew a string of criticisms and insults from the founder of SpaceXAI
Prefer the Guardian on Google Alex Gibney, director of the new four-hour documentary about Elon Musk, said that Universal, owners of the film’s international distribution rights “wavered” over releasing the film outside North America.
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