Alex Gibney

Alex Gibney

director United States

Alex Gibney is an award-winning American documentary filmmaker renowned for his critical and often provocative works that explore a range of topics, including politics, corporate malfeasance, and social issues. His notable films include 'Taxi to the Dark Side' and 'Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief.' Recently, Gibney has lent his voice to the call for the release of Hamdan Ballal, a detained Palestinian filmmaker, underscoring the threat to artistic expression in times of conflict.

Born on Oct 23, 1970 (55 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
44,767
Power
1,626$
Sentiment
7.13
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,229 $2,700,000 1,401$
Portugal 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 10,196,709 9,539 $240,000 225$
Totals 2 78,082,720 44,768 $2,940,000 1,626$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Alex Gibney directed the documentary 'Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie', which explores Rushdie's recovery and resilience. 7

The Guardian: ‘For the authoritarian, culture is the enemy’: Salman Rushdie talks recovery and resilience at Sundance | Sundance 2026