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Fake Famous (2021)

R · 2021-02-02 · 1h 26m · EN
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An unreal social experiment.

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.

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Nick BiltonDirector, Writer

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Christopher BaileyChristopher BaileySelfOsiris BashirOsiris BashirSelfJustine BatemanJustine BatemanSelfShannon DeeShannon DeeSelfDominique DruckmanDominique DruckmanSelfLiz EsweinLiz EsweinSelfSarah FrierSarah FrierSelfWylie HeinerWylie HeinerSelfHana HusseinHana HusseinSelfTaylor LorenzTaylor LorenzSelfCarla Emilian OlivasCarla Emilian OlivasSelfAlyssa ReederAlyssa ReederSelf

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What is Fake Famous about?

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.

How long is Fake Famous?

Fake Famous has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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