Elon Musk Unveiled: The Tesla Experiment

This documentary examines the development of Tesla's self-driving technology starting in 2014. It explores the claim that the autopilot system was released to the public before it was safe for road use, effectively using customers to collect data for software improvements. The film highlights a series of accidents, including a fatal crash in Florida that led to a lengthy legal battle. Through security and dashcam footage, the production shows instances of vehicles accelerating or braking unexpectedly. The narrative further details how a company whistleblower leaked thousands of documents regarding user complaints.

Produced in Germany by Gebrueder Beetz Filmproduktion, the film was directed by Andreas Pichler. This project follows his previous work on The Milk System, Alkohol, and Dangerously Close. The screenplay was written by Pichler along with Anne von Petersdorff and Christian Beetz, who also served as producer. The documentary features archive footage of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Released on March 12, 2026, the film has a runtime of 90 minutes.