Fake Famous
“An unreal social experiment.”
2021•R•1h 26m•7.1•Released
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.
Director
Nick Bilton
Writer
Nick Bilton
Languages
English
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Cast
Christopher Bailey
Self
Osiris Bashir
Self
Justine Bateman
Self
Shannon Dee
Self
Dominique Druckman
Self
Liz Eswein
Self
Sarah Frier
Self
Wylie Heiner
Self
Taylor Lorenz
Self
Carla Emilian Olivas
Self
Alyssa Reeder
Self
Baratunde Thurston
Self
Production
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Producer
Annabelle Dunne
Producer
Nick Bilton
Producer
Mary Recine
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