Elon Musk has directed his anger at filmmaker Alex Gibney, whose upcoming documentary titled "Musk" offers a pointed view of the tech magnate's rise. The documentary, produced by HBO, presents controversial claims about Musk's business practices and behavior over the years.
A lawyer representing Musk sent an extrajudicial notification threatening to sue the documentary filmmaker. The lawsuit threat is specifically related to claims made in the film about alleged "space lasers," a reference that appears in the documentary and that Musk considers defamatory.
Alex Gibney is known for his long-form investigative documentaries, frequently focused on powerful figures in the business and technology world. His work on Musk promises to reveal controversial details about the trajectory of the billionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla.
The dispute arises at a time when Musk's public image has been the subject of increasing scrutiny, with multiple controversies involving his companies and statements. The documentary is set to premiere soon on HBO, increasing the tension between the filmmaker and the businessman.
