‘Musk’ Trailer: Elon Rises in Alex Gibney’s Incendiary 235-Minute Documentary
The film releases a first look ahead of its Venice Film Festival premiere The post ‘Musk’ Trailer: Elon Rises in Alex Gibney’s Incendiary 235-Minute Documentary appeared first on TheWrap .
Musk's biographical documentary, "Musk," is set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. Created by Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney, the film's trailer showcases Musk's SpaceX rocket ascending into the sky, accompanied by commentary on the entrepreneur's ascent. Initial remarks describe him as "the real-life Iron Man," one of the greatest capitalists, and a visionary thinker. However, as the rocket wobbles, the trailer delves into more recent perceptions of Musk's narcissism and unchecked power.
Initially, Gibney intended to present a straightforward portrayal of Musk, a Silicon Valley wonk. However, as he continued to explore Musk's life and activities, a darker side emerged. Musk seems to have harnessed his technological and financial influence for questionable purposes and infiltrated the Trump administration. The documentary aims to reveal the complexities and controversial aspects of Elon Musk's legend, the world's most heralded "investor-entrepreneur."
The 235-minute film, produced by Bleecker Street, is slated for theatrical release on October 16, with a longer version to be released by HBO in 2027.
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