Documentary 'Musk' Moves to Oct. 9 Amid Legal Threats
Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk will open in New York and Los Angeles before expanding nationwide on Oct. 9, as the subject's lawyer warns of a lawsuit over alleged vote-rigging claims.
The documentary "Musk," directed by Oscar winner Alex Gibney, has shifted its U.S. theatrical release to Oct. 9, citing strong public interest. The film, which runs close to four hours with an intermission, will debut in New York and Los Angeles before expanding nationwide. It features interviews with Musk’s ex-wife Justine Musk, mother of one of his children Ashley St. Clair, his father Errol, and several former associates.
"We have one person who’s this chaotic and has this much power. It’s completely insane," a critic is heard saying in the trailer.
The trailer also includes criticism of Tesla’s autopilot system, showing footage of a fatal crash, and a segment in which St. Clair recounts Musk allegedly claiming he could influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election, saying he had "10,000 lasers in space" and knew the outcome hours in advance.
Elon Musk, represented by attorney Alex Spiro, has sent a legal warning to the filmmaker, stating that the implication of vote-rigging is false. Gibney acknowledged the threat, noting the disparity of resources in legal battles, but said the lawsuit claim was "patently ridiculous" because the attorney had not seen the film.
The documentary premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 8, followed by screenings at the Toronto Film Festival and the Camden Film Festival, where Musk was present.