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Fake Famous (2021)

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.
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Nick Bilton profile
Nick Bilton

Director

Cast

Christopher Bailey profile
Christopher Bailey

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Osiris Bashir profile
Osiris Bashir

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Justine Bateman profile
Justine Bateman

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Shannon Dee profile
Shannon Dee

Self

Dominique Druckman profile
Dominique Druckman

Self

Liz Eswein profile
Liz Eswein

Self

Sarah Frier profile
Sarah Frier

Self

Wylie Heiner profile
Wylie Heiner

Self

Taylor Lorenz profile
Taylor Lorenz

Self

Carla Emilian Olivas profile
Carla Emilian Olivas

Self

Alyssa Reeder profile
Alyssa Reeder

Self

Baratunde Thurston profile
Baratunde Thurston

Self

Christopher Bailey profile
Christopher Bailey

Self

Osiris Bashir profile
Osiris Bashir

Self

Justine Bateman profile
Justine Bateman

Self

Shannon Dee profile
Shannon Dee

Self

Dominique Druckman profile
Dominique Druckman

Self

Liz Eswein profile
Liz Eswein

Self

Sarah Frier profile
Sarah Frier

Self

Wylie Heiner profile
Wylie Heiner

Self

Taylor Lorenz profile
Taylor Lorenz

Self

Carla Emilian Olivas profile
Carla Emilian Olivas

Self

Alyssa Reeder profile
Alyssa Reeder

Self

Baratunde Thurston profile
Baratunde Thurston

Self

Extra

Release Date

February 2, 2021

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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Available On

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Videos

Fake Famous (2021): Official Trailer | HBO thumbnail
Fake Famous (2021): Official Trailer | HBO

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