TikTok restores Musk documentary's promo account after error
A TikTok spokesperson said the advertising account for Alex Gibney's documentary Musk was restored after an error.
TikTok has restored the promotional advertising account for Alex Gibney's documentary Musk after suspending it, with a TikTok spokesperson saying the account was brought back after an error. A source close to the production confirmed the restoration to Deadline.
According to Deadline, the account had reportedly been permanently suspended before it was reinstated. Reports of the suspension surfaced around the film's premiere weekend.
The documentary Musk is now playing in theaters. Bleecker Street is distributing the film.
Earlier trailer rejections
In the previous month, YouTube, Instagram, Meta, TikTok and X rejected the Musk trailer over political or election content, and Meta later called its decision an error and reversed it.
On Friday, Bleecker Street was told the promotional TikTok account had been permanently suspended, before the platform restored it.
Quick answers
Is the documentary Musk in theaters now?
Yes, Musk is now playing in theaters.
Why did TikTok suspend the account?
TikTok said the advertising account was restored after an error; it did not give further detail in the reported statement.
Who directed Musk?
Alex Gibney directed the documentary, which is distributed by Bleecker Street.