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Fake Famous

Fake Famous

★ 7.0/10•2021•1h 26m•R•Documentary

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.

Nick Bilton · Writer

Nick Bilton · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 2, 2021

Actors

Christopher Bailey

Christopher Bailey

Self

Osiris Bashir

Self

Justine Bateman

Justine Bateman

Self

Shannon Dee

Shannon Dee

Self

Dominique Druckman

Self

Liz Eswein

Self

Sarah Frier

Self

Wylie Heiner

Self

Taylor Lorenz

Taylor Lorenz

Self

Carla Emilian Olivas

Self

Alyssa Reeder

Self

Baratunde Thurston

Baratunde Thurston

Self

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