Fake Famous (2021)

Directed by

Nick Bilton

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 27m

Rated

R

Rating

7.1 of 10 from 44 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A documentary explores how ordinary people can manufacture a fake social media influencer persona. Three volunteers try to gain followers and project a glamorous life using bought engagement and staged photos. The film examines the mechanics and culture behind online fame.

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What happens

Fake Famous is a 2021 documentary film directed by Nick Bilton. It is a social experiment involving three non-famous people who attempt to become social media influencers by "faking" fame. They use tactics such as buying followers and faking a luxurious lifestyle. The documentary follows their progress and discusses issues related to social media. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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