Fake Famous (2021)

An unreal social experiment.

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 (12)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Christopher Bailey

Self

O

Osiris Bashir

Self

Justine Bateman

Self

Shannon Dee

Self

D

Dominique Druckman

Self

L

Liz Eswein

Self

S

Sarah Frier

Self

W

Wylie Heiner

Self

Taylor Lorenz

Self

C

Carla Emilian Olivas

Self

A

Alyssa Reeder

Self

Baratunde Thurston

Self

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