Fake Famous

Fake Famous

An unreal social experiment.

202186 min7.0 / 10

A cerebral, unsettling documentary that uses a social experiment to interrogate the hollowness of digital fame and the psychological vulnerability of those seeking validation online.

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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