Key facts
- A teaser trailer for Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk has been released.
- The documentary premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
- Musk has previously described the film as a "hit piece."
- The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 16.
A teaser trailer for Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk has been released, coinciding with the film's premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. The 48-second teaser includes commentary labeling Musk as ranging from "greatest capitalist in history" to "fascist," set against footage of rocket launches and explosions from failed SpaceX attempts. The film promises an "unflinching look at Earth's most unchecked man." Elon Musk himself has publicly criticized the documentary, calling it a "hit piece" in August and questioning if director Alex Gibney intended to "bore people to death" with its nearly four-hour runtime. Gibney responded to Musk's comments prior to the premiere. The documentary is slated for release in select theaters on October 16.