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Fake Famous
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Fake Famous

Tue, Feb 2, 2021
  • Documentary
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • TVTue, Feb 2, 2021HBO
CA
  • TVThu, May 6, 2021Super Écran
Where to watch

Streaming on

  • HBO Max↗
  • HBO Max Amazon Channel↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Christopher Bailey
    Christopher Bailey
    as Self
  • O
    Osiris Bashir
    as Self
  • Justine Bateman
    Justine Bateman
    as Self
  • Shannon Dee
    Shannon Dee
    as Self
  • D
    Dominique Druckman
    as Self
  • L
    Liz Eswein
    as Self
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