

Fake Famous
2021-02-02 · 86 min · ★ 7.0
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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- Nick Bilton
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- HBO Documentary Films
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- United States of America
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Christopher BaileySelf
Justine BatemanSelf
Shannon DeeSelf
Taylor LorenzSelf
Baratunde ThurstonSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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