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In "Musk," Alex Gibney Punctures Elon's Self-Mythology

Sheelah Kolhatkar reviews the new documentary “Musk,” about the Tesla founder and trillionaire Elon Musk, directed by Alex Gibney.

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Published: October 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM UTC
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