Fake Famous (2021)1h26
Documentary
Director Nick Bilton
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
Christopher Bailey- Osiris Bashir
Justine Bateman
Shannon Dee- Dominique Druckman
- Liz Eswein
- Sarah Frier
- Wylie Heiner
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