Fake Famous

Fake Famous

2021 · 86 min · EN · R · 7.4 (35 votes)
Dir. Nick Bilton · Starring Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman, Shannon Dee, Dominique Druckman, Liz Eswein · Music Michael Abels

An unreal social experiment.

Documentary

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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This documentary feels like a sharp, unsettling look at the hollowness of online fame. It's a cynical, observational dive into the manufactured reality of influencer culture, leaving you questioning what's real.

satiricalcynicalunsettlingobservationalsteadydocumentarysocial commentaryfameauthenticitysocial mediacapitalism
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los angelescaliforniasocial network
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