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Fake Famous

2021· 1h 26m
Documentary
7.0
Rating
45
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Synopsis

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.

Where to watch (US)

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Cast

Christopher Bailey
Christopher Bailey
Self
OB
Osiris Bashir
Self
Justine Bateman
Justine Bateman
Self
Shannon Dee
Shannon Dee
Self
DD
Dominique Druckman
Self
LE
Liz Eswein
Self
SF
Sarah Frier
Self
WH
Wylie Heiner
Self
Taylor Lorenz
Taylor Lorenz
Self
CE
Carla Emilian Olivas
Self
AR
Alyssa Reeder
Self
Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston
Self

Released February 2, 2021

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