META REVERSES STANCE, WILL RUN MUSK DOCUMENTARY ADS

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SUN, SEP 27, 2026

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Meta will accept advertising for Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, reversing an earlier position. The announcement marks a shift in the social media platform's approach to the film's promotion.

Meta initially declined to run ads for the Gibney-directed documentary on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The company has now changed course and will permit the advertising. The documentary examines Musk's life and career, covering his ventures including Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter. Gibney, known for biographical documentaries, has previously directed films on figures like Steve Jobs and Julian Assange. Meta's reversal comes amid broader questions about content moderation and advertising policies across social media platforms. The decision allows the film's distributors to reach audiences through Meta's advertising network. No specific reason for Meta's change in position was disclosed. The development follows similar decisions from other platforms regarding the documentary's promotional reach.

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