Fake Famous (2021)
An unreal social experiment.
2021 · R · 1h 26m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to…
Director: Nick Bilton
Writers: Nick Bilton
Music by: Michael Abels
Cinematography: Barney Broomfield
Editor: Tom Maroney
Cast
Christopher Bailey as SelfOsiris Bashir as SelfJustine Bateman as SelfShannon Dee as SelfDominique Druckman as SelfLiz Eswein as SelfSarah Frier as SelfWylie Heiner as SelfTaylor Lorenz as SelfCarla Emilian Olivas as SelfAlyssa Reeder as SelfBaratunde Thurston as SelfMore like this
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