Fake Famous

1h 26m
Documentary
7.1

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.

Cast

Christopher Bailey
Self
Osiris Bashir
Self
Justine Bateman
Self
Shannon Dee
Self
Dominique Druckman
Self
Liz Eswein
Self
Sarah Frier
Self
Wylie Heiner
Self
Taylor Lorenz
Self
Carla Emilian Olivas
Self
Alyssa Reeder
Self
Baratunde Thurston
Self

Crew

Nick Bilton
Director, Writer, Producer
Tom Maroney
Editor
Barney Broomfield
Director of Photography
Graydon Carter
Executive Producer
Lisa Heller
Executive Producer
Sara Rodriguez
Executive Producer
Nancy Abraham
Executive Producer
Annabelle Dunne
Producer
Mary Recine
Producer
Amanda Lenker Doyle
Casting
Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington
Casting
Michael Abels
Original Music Composer
Holly Sedillos
Vocals

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