(MENAFN) On Saturday, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk caused a stir on social media when he retweeted a documentary on gender in the digital age produced by the Daily Wire. The retweet quickly gained traction, with the film garnering over 110 million views and being retweeted at least 120,000 times. Musk, the owner of Twitter, expressed his endorsement of the film in his pinned tweet, stating, "Every parent should watch this," and promoting "What is a Woman?", which features right-wing political commentator Matt Walsh.
This action by Musk came shortly after Twitter faced criticism from users who accused the platform of limiting free speech by restricting the film's visibility due to allegations of "misgendering." The decision to curtail the documentary's exposure sparked a heated debate among users about the platform's moderation policies.
However, Musk's endorsement of "What is a Woman?" was met with support from many Twitter users, including prominent British broadcaster Piers Morgan, who responded with three clapping emojis. The backing from Musk was seen by some as providing a platform for different perspectives, countering what they perceived as one-sided reporting on the topic of gender.
The retweet and subsequent discussions surrounding the documentary underscore the ongoing debates and controversies surrounding gender, free speech, and the role of social media platforms in shaping public discourse. By lending his support to the film, Musk added fuel to an already contentious topic and brought it further into the spotlight.
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