Alex Gibney’s two-part, four-hour documentary “Musk” has an official trailer released by Bleecker Street. Coverage describes the film as an extended journalistic examination of Elon Musk, focusing on his rise and the impact of his ventures and public profile.
Several outlets say the documentary premiered out of competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 8, where it drew a four-minute standing ovation. It then screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Consequence reports the film begins limited release on October 9, followed by a wider nationwide rollout the following weekend.
Across outlets, the differing angles center on how the film is framed. Rolling Stone characterizes it as an incisive look at what it calls the wealthiest and most unchecked man on the planet. Variety describes it as a sprawling dissection of Musk’s legacy. Other coverage highlights that the documentary is split into two parts, with one segment focusing on Tesla and SpaceX and a second segment addressing Twitter and Trump. Ars Technica notes some have called it a “hit piece,” reflecting a more critical framing, while the overall reporting agrees on the trailer’s release and the documentary’s premiere history.
