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Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer

NR201846mCruz Moore
IMDb 8.5

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"A somber reminder to never meet your heroes."

In 2013, online clay animator Robert Benfer scammed hundreds of fans out of thousands of dollars and has continued to become less of the independent film icon he used to be, though his unique influence on video creators remains to this day. This film not only sheds light on how Benfer's films impacted young filmmakers, but also how a talented independent artist can fall from grace no matter how obscure they are.

Documentary
Based On True StoryCon ArtistStop MotionScamEsotericTheftYoutubeClayLyingDocumentary Filmmaking

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What is Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer (2018) about?

In 2013, online clay animator Robert Benfer scammed hundreds of fans out of thousands of dollars and has continued to become less of the independent film icon he used to be, though his unique influence on video creators remains to this day. This film not only sheds light on how Benfer's films impacted young filmmakers, but also how a talented independent artist can fall from grace no matter how…

Who stars in Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?

Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer stars Ashley Davies (Julie Moss (voice)), Clayton Martin (Chris Golden (voice) - Chester Baggley (voice) - Kyle Johnson (voice)), Cruz Moore (Himself - Narrator), Charles Slemmons (Ian Price (voice)), Lawrence Devora (Chris Irvin (voice)). The film was directed by Cruz Moore.

How long is Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?

Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer has a runtime of 46 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated NR.

Is Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer worth watching?

Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer holds an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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