Fake Famous (2021)

  • R
  • 02/02/2021 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 26m

An unreal social experiment.

Overview

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 “engage” with their social media accounts.

Nick Bilton

Writer, Director

Cast

Christopher Bailey's headshot

Christopher Bailey

Self
Osiris Bashir's headshot

Osiris Bashir

Self
Justine Bateman's headshot

Justine Bateman

Self
Shannon Dee's headshot

Shannon Dee

Self
Dominique Druckman's headshot

Dominique Druckman

Self
Liz Eswein's headshot

Liz Eswein

Self
Sarah Frier's headshot

Sarah Frier

Self
Wylie Heiner's headshot

Wylie Heiner

Self

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