Fake Famous
6.6
“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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Cast
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Christopher Bailey
Self
Known for
Smile 2
Osiris Bashir
Self
Justine Bateman
Self
Known for
Family Ties
Satisfaction
Shannon Dee
Self
Known for
Gaslit
The Hawk
Dominique Druckman
Self
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Liz Eswein
Self
Sarah Frier
Self
Wylie Heiner
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Taylor Lorenz
Self
Carla Emilian Olivas
Self
Alyssa Reeder
Self
Baratunde Thurston
Self
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Nick Bilton Director · Michael Abels Composer Barney Broomfield Cinematographer
United States release February 2, 2021 · Produced in United States · Production Consolidated Documentaries
Production
HBO Documentary Films
Production
Consolidated Documentaries
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Romania · February 2, 2021
TV
United States · February 2, 2021
TV · HBO
Canada
May 6, 2021 · TV · Super Écran
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