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Fake Famous

R20211h 26mNick Bilton
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 73%
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"An unreal social experiment."

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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Social NetworkSocial MediaSocial ExperimentObservational DocumentaryJudgment By Social MediaPsychological Manipulation

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What is Fake Famous (2021) about?

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.

Who stars in Fake Famous?

Fake Famous stars Christopher Bailey (Self), Osiris Bashir (Self), Justine Bateman (Self), Shannon Dee (Self), Dominique Druckman (Self). The film was directed by Nick Bilton.

How long is Fake Famous?

Fake Famous has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated R.

Is Fake Famous worth watching?

Fake Famous holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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