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Elon Musk Documentary Ignites Backlash After Venice Film Festival Premiere

A critical new documentary about Elon Musk, directed by Alex Gibney, has sparked controversy following its Venice debut, with Musk rejecting its portrayal and threatening legal action.

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Ashley St. Clair reveals she rejected Musk's $40 million NDA

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Alex Gibney's 'Musk' documentary premieres at Venice Film Festival

IndieWire Movies ↗

AI-simulated Musk interview featured in the documentary

The Independent ↗

Gibney warns about Musk's influence on democracies

ANSA.it ↗

Musk disputes St. Clair's NDA claim and reacts to documentary's publicity

Gizmodo Tech ↗

Musk publicly attacks Gibney and threatens legal action

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Musk's lawyers send defamation warning before premiere

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  1. Yes, You Can Still See ‘Musk’ — Here’s What’s Happening With the Film’s Release Plan
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  1. Critical Musk documentary pulled from theatres after just two weeks
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    Gizmodo Tech

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  1. The New Elon Musk Documentary Shows How He Transformed Himself from Investor to Inventor—at Least in the Public Eye
    Inc.com Startups
  2. Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin. It goes nationwide this week
    The Independent
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3 articles

  1. Review: 4-hour Musk documentary feels like two different films
    Technology
  2. ‘Musk’ Director Alex Gibney Confirms Universal Wavered in Planning Overseas Release, Says He Tried to Interview Elon Musk: ‘His Response Was Writing “Gibney Is a Douche”’
    Variety Movies
  3. From ‘Artificial’ to ‘Musk’: Hollywood puts tech giants under microscope
    Technology

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  1. Hyped Billionaire Movie Phenomenon Kicks Off: Musk Blasts ‘Hit Piece’ And Altman Suggests ‘Inaccuracy’
    Forbes
  2. Musk review: Alex Gibneys near 4-hour doc is a scathing look at Elon Musk
    Mashable
  3. It's the Season for Tech Mogul Movies
    Technology