Director Alex Gibney expanded his documentary about Elon Musk after the tech billionaire briefly became a close aide to President Trump and made significant changes in the federal government. The film, titled “Musk,” explores Musk’s journey from a Silicon Valley entrepreneur to one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, highlighting his influence on politics and culture. It features interviews with people like Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard, who recalls Musk’s early involvement in Tesla and the subsequent legal battles over the company’s founding. Gibney portrays Musk as a complex figure, both a business genius and a chaotic force, examining his feuds and contradictions. The documentary, which runs nearly four hours, offers a comprehensive look at Musk’s life and impact, though it reveals little new information.
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From DOGE to “space lasers,” Alex Gibney peels back the many layers of Elon Musk
