From DOGE to space lasers, Alex Gibney peels back the many layers of Elon Musk
Director Alex Gibney's new documentary, 'Musk', examines the life and business practices of Elon Musk. The film features interviews with former associates like Martin Eberhard and explores Musk's controversial reputation.
Why it matters
The documentary provides a critical look at one of the world's most influential figures and the impact of his business and political activities.
Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard remembers having dinner with Elon Musk in the early 2000s, when the billionaire became a key investor in the fledgling electric car company. Musk uttered words that Eberhard would never forget: "One thing that nobody can take away from you is that you're the founder of Tesla."
It left a real mark on Eberhard's mind, since Musk would later take unconditional credit for Tesla's runaway success and anoint himself its sole founder, setting off litigation and an eventual settlement that allowed Eberhard and Musk, along with three others, to all claim the title of co-founders of Tesla Motors.
Director Alex Gibney believes those remarks provide a glimpse into who Musk really is: A confidence man who will deceive, gaslight and fabricate to get what he wants.
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