Fake Famous

Fake Famous

2021
1h 26m
7.1

7.1/10

42 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
HBO Documentary Films
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date February 2, 2021
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt13890392
Website Visit Site

Cast

Christopher Bailey
Christopher Bailey

Self

Osiris Bashir
Osiris Bashir

Self

Justine Bateman
Justine Bateman

Self

Shannon Dee
Shannon Dee

Self

Dominique Druckman
Dominique Druckman

Self

Liz Eswein
Liz Eswein

Self

Sarah Frier
Sarah Frier

Self

Wylie Heiner
Wylie Heiner

Self

Taylor Lorenz
Taylor Lorenz

Self

Carla Emilian Olivas
Carla Emilian Olivas

Self

Alyssa Reeder
Alyssa Reeder

Self

Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston

Self

Key Crew

Nick Bilton
Writer
Nick Bilton
Director
Annabelle Dunne
Producer
Nick Bilton
Producer
Mary Recine
Producer
Graydon Carter
Executive Producer
Lisa Heller
Executive Producer
Sara Rodriguez
Executive Producer