Fake Famous(2021)
“An unreal social experiment.”
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.
Director
Nick Bilton
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Cast
Christopher Bailey
as Self
Osiris Bashir
as Self
Justine Bateman
as Self
Shannon Dee
as Self
Dominique Druckman
as Self
Liz Eswein
as Self
Sarah Frier
as Self
Wylie Heiner
as Self
Taylor Lorenz
as Self
Carla Emilian Olivas
as Self
Alyssa Reeder
as Self
Baratunde Thurston
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fake Famous?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Fake Famous (2021).
What is Fake Famous 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 directed Fake Famous?▼
Fake Famous was directed by Nick Bilton and released in 2021. It is a documentary film.
How long is Fake Famous?▼
Fake Famous has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Fake Famous?▼
The cast of Fake Famous includes Christopher Bailey as Self, Osiris Bashir as Self, Justine Bateman as Self, Shannon Dee as Self, Dominique Druckman as Self and more.
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