Fake Famous

An unreal social experiment.

Documentary

Release date: 2/2/2021

Overview

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

Christopher Bailey

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Osiris Bashir

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Justine Bateman

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Shannon Dee

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Dominique Druckman

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Liz Eswein

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Sarah Frier

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Wylie Heiner

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Taylor Lorenz

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Carla Emilian Olivas

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Alyssa Reeder

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Baratunde Thurston

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