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Fake Famous

Fake Famous

Nick Bilton

2021

  • Documentary
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.

Cast & crew

  • Nick BiltonDirector
  • Christopher BaileySelf
  • Osiris BashirSelf
  • Justine BatemanSelf
  • Shannon DeeSelf
  • Dominique DruckmanSelf
  • Liz EsweinSelf
  • Sarah FrierSelf
  • Wylie HeinerSelf

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