The Unchecked Power of Influence: Musk's Venice Premiere Raises Alarms The world premiere of Alex Gibney's documentary about Elon Musk at the Venice Film Festival sent shockwaves through the global audience, sparking a mix of awe and unease.
The film's nearly four hour runtime left viewers exhausted, but its portrayal of Musk's influence over world affairs raised crucial questions about the concentration of unchecked power in modern society.
Gibney has built a career investigating powerful personalities and institutions, but Musk's sheer scale of influence – from Tesla and SpaceX to Starlink and his recent involvement with Donald Trump's movement – makes him a singular case study.