CinemaOSMovie · 2021 · 1h 26m · R

Fake Famous

An unreal social experiment.

70%(46)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byNick Bilton

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
February 2, 2021
Studios
HBO Documentary Films

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Fake Famous (2021): Official Trailer | HBO

Fake Famous (2021): Official Trailer | HBO

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Nick Bilton
Nick Bilton
Written by
Nick Bilton
Nick Bilton
Produced by
Mary Recine
Annabelle Dunne

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