Fake Famous
Released
February 2, 2021
Runtime: 1h 26m
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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Cast & Crew
Christopher Bailey
Self
- OB
Osiris Bashir
Self
Justine Bateman
Self
Shannon Dee
Self
- DD
Dominique Druckman
Self
- LE
Liz Eswein
Self
- SF
Sarah Frier
Self
- WH
Wylie Heiner
Self
Taylor Lorenz
Self
- CO
Carla Emilian Olivas
Self
- AR
Alyssa Reeder
Self
Baratunde Thurston
Self
Nick Bilton
Director
Nick Bilton
Writer
Media
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