Fake Famous(2021)
An unreal social experiment.
7.1(44)1h 26m2021-02-02
Documentary
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.
- Director:
- Nick Bilton
- Writers:
- Nick Bilton
- Producers:
- Mary Recine, Annabelle Dunne, Nick Bilton
- Cinematographer:
- Barney Broomfield
- Composer:
- Michael Abels
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
Christopher Bailey
Self
Osiris Bashir
Osiris Bashir
Self
Justine Bateman
Self
Shannon Dee
Self
Dominique Druckman
Dominique Druckman
Self
Liz Eswein
Liz Eswein
Self
Sarah Frier
Sarah Frier
Self
Wylie Heiner
Wylie Heiner
Self
Taylor Lorenz
Self
Carla Emilian Olivas
Carla Emilian Olivas
Self
Alyssa Reeder
Alyssa Reeder
Self
Baratunde Thurston
Self
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