Ask Peter 10/09/26

Ask Peter 10/09/26

From one of our first and most loyal subscribers Anne Martin: "I have to ask, is the new documentary on Elon Musk really worth four hours of my time?"

By Peter Travers

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Let me answer your question with my own question: How do you make a four-hour documentary about a man who won’t talk to you? That’s what happened when Alex Gibney decided to document the turbulent life and times of Elon Musk, a gargantuan ego and polarizing innovator. And it’s Gibney’s unique ability to turn dry, complex financials and intricate legal issues into gripping, fast-paced cinematic narratives that make his “Musk” doc seem short at 235 minutes. Yes Anne, you should see it. And soon.

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