Alex Gibney's Four-Hour Elon Musk Documentary Is Thorough but Short on Surprises

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Veteran documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney, known for his films on Theranos and Steve Jobs, has released a new feature-length documentary titled 'Musk'. The film runs just under four hours and traces Elon Musk's trajectory from early dot-com wealth to his growing influence over US government institutions. Gibney presents a compelling and detailed account of Musk's rise to power, drawing on the full arc of his career. However, critics note the film offers few new revelations for viewers already familiar with Musk's controversial impact. The demanding runtime may also deter casual audiences from engaging with the documentary.

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