Poster of Fake Famous

Fake Famous (2021)

2021-02-02 • Documentary • 1h26m • Released

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An unreal social experiment.

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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.

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