{
  "id": 239166,
  "title": "Alex Gibney's Elon doc isn't even out but Musk is already calling it a 'hit job'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/alex-gibneys-elon-doc-isnt-even-out-but-musk-is-already-calling-it-a",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-06T21:49:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-documentary-alex-gibney-hit-job-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is vehemently criticizing an upcoming documentary titled \"MUSK\" directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Alex Gibney. Musk described the film as a \"hit piece\" on social media and mocked its four-hour runtime, questioning whether Gibney was trying to \"bore people to death.\" \"MUSK\" is set to be released in theaters on October 16th, making it a significant addition to the growing list of documentaries exploring the life and career of the tech magnate. Gibney, known for his work on films like \"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room\" and \"The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,\" has chronicled the lives of influential figures in society. Some of Musk's former colleagues have expressed criticism of his leadership style in the past, including a 2022 BBC series and a 2023 biography by Walter Isaacson.",
  "summary": "Elon Musk called Alex Gibney's new documentary \"MUSK\" a \"hit piece\" and mocked its 4-hour runtime.",
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    "Elon Musk calls \"MUSK\" documentary a \"hit job\"",
    "Film directed by Oscar-nominated Alex Gibney",
    "Set for release on October 16th"
  ],
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fast Company",
        "title": "Where are Elon Musk’s former DOGE staffers now?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/where-are-elon-musks-former-doge-staffers-now",
        "published": "2026-08-04T14:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "Elon Musk rattles the telecom industry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/elon-musk-rattles-the-telecom-industry",
        "published": "2026-08-06T18:41:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}