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Oct 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
TikTok bans Musk documentary account
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TikTok banned the social media account for Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary ahead of the film’s wider release. The Hollywood Reporter said distributor Bleecker Street was informed Friday afternoon that a permanent suspension was imminent; TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
WHO: TikTok
WHAT: TikTok banned the social media account for Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: United States
WHY: The reason for the ban was not reported.
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