TikTok permanently suspends account for Musk documentary

TikTok has permanently suspended the official promotional account for "Musk," Alex Gibney's documentary critical of Elon Musk, citing "political content" that violates its policies. Distributor Bleecker Street is appealing, but the ban remains in effect as the film plays in nearly 500 U.S. theaters.

• TikTok cited violations of its "political content" policy
• The documentary is screening in nearly 500 U.S. theaters
• Distributor Bleecker Street has filed an appeal
• TikTok is partly owned by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison