Fake Famous
MovieTitle | Fake Famous |
User score | 7.2 |
Release date | Feb 2, 2021 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Nick Bilton |
Production country | United States of America |
Production companies | HBO Documentary Films |
Run time | 86 min. |
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.