‘Musk’: Elon Musk hits Alex Gibney doc with legal notice, calls it a ‘hit piece’ and ‘boring’

Filmmaker Alex Gibney’s new documentary, titled "Musk," faces a legal challenge from its subject, Elon Musk. Musk has reportedly issued a legal notice to Gibney, labeling the film a "hit piece" and describing it as "boring." The documentary explores Musk's public persona and business ventures, offering a critical examination of his influence.

This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between powerful public figures and the documentary filmmakers who seek to profile them. The outcome of this notice could influence future documentary productions and the legal avenues available to subjects seeking to control their public image. Gibney's film aims to dissect the complexities surrounding Musk's ventures, from Tesla and SpaceX to his recent acquisition of Twitter.