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We have a trailer for Musk documentary Elon called a "hit piece"

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Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney released a trailer for his new film Musk at the Venice International Film Festival, which has sparked controversy due to Elon Musk's threats of a defamation lawsuit. The film is scheduled for a US theatrical release by Bleecker Street Media, though international distribution remains uncertain. Gibney has a long history of controversial documentaries, having previously nominated his work for an Oscar in 2005 and won Best Documentary Feature in 2007. The article notes that rumors of Universal Pictures pulling the film from international markets appear unfounded at this time.

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• Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney released a trailer for his new film Musk at the Venice International Film Festival, which has sparked controversy due to Elon Musk's threats of a defamation lawsuit.
• The film is scheduled for a US theatrical release by Bleecker Street Media, though international distribution remains uncertain.

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The article provides no specific dates for the film's international release, no details on the defamation lawsuit timeline, and no confirmation of Universal Pictures' stance on theatrical distribution.

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