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Fake Famous

"An unreal social experiment."

February 2, 2021 1h 26m 7.1/10 (42 votes)

Released 5 years ago in 2021. Fake Famous is a documentary film. directed by Nick Bilton. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, and Justine Bateman

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 2, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (42 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • HBO Documentary Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fake Famous about?

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 t...

Who directed Fake Famous?

Fake Famous was directed by Nick Bilton.

How long is Fake Famous?

Fake Famous has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Fake Famous released?

Fake Famous was released on February 2, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fake Famous?

The main cast of Fake Famous includes Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman, Shannon Dee, Dominique Druckman.