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Director Alex Gibney is an Academy Award-winning director known for documentaries about the Enron scandal and Scientology. Elon Musk is a businessman whose career in the IT industry, relationship with President Trump, and personal life are attracting attention.
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) exclusively reported on September 25th (local time) that major social media companies have refused to distribute the trailer for Elon Musk's documentary film ``MUSK,'' directed by Alex Gibney, as a paid advertisement. After that, YouTube and Meta of the US allowed the advertisements to run.
According to THR, YouTube, TikTok, Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and X have refused to advertise the trailer. Citing YouTube, TikTok, and Meta as "political" content, X has not responded to calls from distributor Bleecker Street. The company has filed a complaint. The trailer itself, directed by Gibney, was released on X on September 24th.
In response, YouTube responded to THR's X post on the 26th by saying that the trailer was always available for viewing on YouTube. The company explained that the system temporarily restricted the ad when it was published, but after review, the ad was approved for distribution.
Meta also responded to TechCrunch, with a spokesperson saying, ``This was a mistake and ads are being restored.'' TikTok's response is not yet clear.
Regarding X, Musk has previously hinted at filing a lawsuit over the film. Musk has criticized the film as a "defamatory work" and threatened to sue, but director Gibney has since received no response to inquiries about the film.
``MUSK'' is described by Bleecker Street as ``a behind-the-scenes look at the legend of Elon Musk, one of the world's most admired inventors and entrepreneurs, and an influential figure in the world we live in.'' The screening time is approximately 4 hours. The book depicts Musk's career in the IT industry, his partnership with President Donald Trump, and his personal life, and interviews include his ex-wife Justine Musk and Ashley St. Clair, with whom he had a child. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival in early September and received critical acclaim. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 9th.
Director Gibney is an Academy Award-winning documentary director known for ``Enron: How the Giant Company Collapsed,'' which depicts the Enron scandal, and ``Going Clear,'' which focuses on Scientology. He is also involved in the documentary ``Steve Jobs: The Unknown Man'' (Japanese title) about Steve Jobs.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Advertisement distribution of “MUSK” trailer by YouTube and Meta continues
Very likely · Within weeks
It is unlikely that X will accept advertising in the future.
Possible · Within weeks
It is unclear whether Mr. Musk will actually file a lawsuit.
Possible · Within months

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