Musk (film)

This article is about the Alex Gibney documentary about Elon Musk. For similarly named films, see Musk (disambiguation).

Musk
Directed by	Alex Gibney
Produced by	Jessie Deeter Alex Gibney Dana O’Keefe Joey Marra Zhang Xin [1] Nick Shumaker Jessica Grimshaw
Production companies	HBO Documentary Films Jigsaw Productions Double Agent AC Independent Closer Media
Distributed by	HBO Documentary Films (United States) Universal Pictures (international)
Countries	United Kingdom United States
Language	English

Musk is an upcoming documentary film directed by Alex Gibney about businessman Elon Musk. Jigsaw Productions is producing the film alongside Closer Media, AC Independent, and Double Agent.

Synopsis

The documentary is reported to be a "definite and unvarnished examination" of businessman Elon Musk. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Production

Gibney revealed in March 2023 that he had started work on the documentary and was "many months" into the production. Joining Gibney in producing the documentary are Jessie Deeter for Jigsaw Productions, Dana O'Keefe for Double Agent, Joey Marra and Zhang Xin for Closer Media, with Anonymous Content's Nick Shumaker and Jessica Grimshaw. ^{[5] [6]} Elon Musk responded to the report of the documentary in production by using his Twitter account to express that it would probably be "a hit-piece". ^[7] Gibney himself responded by asking "how would you know?" via his Twitter account. ^[8]

Release

In May 2023, HBO Documentary Films acquired North American television and streaming rights to the film, with Black Bear International, whose joint venture with New Regency called Double Agent co-produced the film, acquiring international sales rights, planning to sell the documentary at the Marché du Film. ^[9] In October 2023, Universal Pictures Content Group acquired international distribution rights from Black Bear. ^[10]

References

1. Kay, Jeremy. "Alex Gibney directing documentary about controversial billionaire Elon Musk". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
2. Chavez, Conny (March 7, 2023). "Elon Musk Documentary Coming From Award Winning Filmmaker Alex Gibney". Collider . Retrieved March 7, 2023.
3. Lee, Benjamin (March 6, 2023). "Alex Gibney in the process of making 'unvarnished' Elon Musk documentary". The Guardian . Retrieved March 8, 2023.
4. Wiseman, Andreas (October 2, 2023). "Universal Snaps Up International Rights To Alex Gibney's "Unvarnished" Elon Musk Movie". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 15, 2024.
5. Kay, Jeremy (March 6, 2023). "Alex Gibney directing documentary about controversial billionaire Elon Musk". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
6. Taylor, Drew (March 6, 2023). "Alex Gibney Mounts Ambitious Elon Musk Documentary 'Musk'". The Wrap. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
7. Murray, Tom (March 7, 2023). "Elon Musk says upcoming documentary about him is a "hit piece"". The Independent. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
8. Vinson, Joshua (March 7, 2023). "Elon Musk Documentary Will Be 'Hit Piece' Billionaire Claims; 'How Would You Know,' Director Fires Back". The Wrap. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
9. Wiseman, Andreas (May 11, 2023). "Alex Gibney's "Unvarnished" Elon Musk Doc Pre-Sells To HBO For North American Streaming & TV; Film Heads To Cannes Market With Black Bear International". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved December 14, 2023.
10. Wiseman, Andreas (October 2, 2023). "Universal Snaps Up International Rights To Alex Gibney's "Unvarnished" Elon Musk Movie". Deadline Hollywood .