Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer(2018)
A somber reminder to never meet your heroes.
Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer Synopsis
In 2013, online clay animator Robert Benfer scammed hundreds of fans out of thousands of dollars and has continued to become less of the independent film icon he used to be, though his unique influence on video creators remains to this day. This film not only sheds light on how Benfer's films impacted young filmmakers, but also how a talented independent artist can fall from grace no matter how obscure they are.
Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer (2018) is a documentary film directed by Cruz Moore, released on December 10, 2018 with a runtime of 46m. It stars Ashley Davies, Clayton Martin, Cruz Moore and Charles Slemmons.
- Director:
- Cruz Moore
- Writers:
- Cruz Moore
- Production:
- JamCam Productions
- Status:
- Released
Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer (2018) Trailer
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Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Cruz Moore, written by Cruz Moore.
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Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?
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The main cast of Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer (2018) includes Ashley Davies, Clayton Martin, Cruz Moore, Charles Slemmons and Lawrence Devora. The film was directed by Cruz Moore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer released?
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Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer was released on December 10, 2018 and runs for 46m.
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