Musk documentary director says Universal wavered on overseas release
Director Alex Gibney discusses challenges making the Elon Musk film, including failed attempts to secure an interview with the subject.
At a glance
- Universal Pictures wavered on planning an international release for "Musk"
- Director Alex Gibney attempted to secure an interview with Elon Musk for the documentary
- The film runs three hours and forty-five minutes
- Musk does not appear in the final documentary
Alex Gibney, director of the documentary "Musk," has revealed that Universal Pictures hesitated over planning an international release for the film. Gibney told The New York Times about efforts to interview Elon Musk for the project, which runs three hours and forty-five minutes.
Musk does not appear in the completed documentary. Gibney's comments shed light on production challenges faced during the making of the film.
Why it matters
The documentary offers an in-depth examination of a major technology industry figure, though production faced obstacles in securing cooperation and distribution.
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