Musk and Holmes Documentaries Earn Festival Praise, Prompt Legal Threats
The Los Angeles Times reported that Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk" received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, a film about Elizabeth Holmes debuted at the Telluride Film Festival, and Musk's lawyer warned of a potential lawsuit over alleged factual inaccuracies. The four-hour film, which examines Musk's business ventures, AI projects and personal life, premiered in Venice on 8 September, as noted by Deadline. Earlier reports said the documentary would also screen in Toronto and open in U. S.
theaters on 16 October (IndieWire). The film features a CGI avatar and AI-generated interview with Musk, according to AP News. Gibney said the documentary links Musk to global right-wing movements (The Hollywood Reporter). Musk later denounced the film as a boring hit piece on X, a criticism reported by The Guardian.
