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Fake Famous

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 27m
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6.6/10
2.3K
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Fake Famous (2021)
An unreal social experiment. Fake Famous, the true story of a social experiment that reveals what is really happening behind-the-scenes of influencer fame, premieres February 2 at 9PM on HBO Max.
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Documentary follows an actress, fashion designer and real estate assistant who attempt to become social media influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to boost their popularity.Documentary follows an actress, fashion designer and real estate assistant who attempt to become social media influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to boost their popularity.Documentary follows an actress, fashion designer and real estate assistant who attempt to become social media influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to boost their popularity.

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    • Nick Bilton
  • Writer
    • Nick Bilton
  • Stars
    • Christopher Bailey
    • Osiris Bashir
    • Justine Bateman
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    2.3K
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    • Director
      • Nick Bilton
    • Writer
      • Nick Bilton
    • Stars
      • Christopher Bailey
      • Osiris Bashir
      • Justine Bateman
    • 37User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Christopher Bailey
    • Self
    Osiris Bashir
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    Justine Bateman
    Justine Bateman
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    Shannon Dee
    Shannon Dee
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    Dominique Druckman
    Dominique Druckman
    • Self
    Liz Eswein
    • Self
    Sarah Frier
    • Self
    Wylie Heiner
    • Self
    Hana Hussein
    • Self
    Victoria Justice
    Victoria Justice
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    • (archive footage)
    Taylor Lorenz
    Taylor Lorenz
    • Self
    Carla Olivas
    • Self
    • (as Carla Emilian Olivas)
    Jack Reed
    • Self
    Alyssa Reeder
    • Self
    Ellen Tamaki
    Ellen Tamaki
    • Brazil and Korean
    • (archive sound)
    Baratunde Thurston
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    Kendal Chandler
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Sheree Ho
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    • (uncredited)
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      • Nick Bilton
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      • Nick Bilton
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    10shilohbearman

    My honest opinion

    I want to give my honest opinion on this movie. I gave it 10 stars because not only was it entertaining, but it was something most people would never think of. I love social experiment films, and this one really stands out. I was hoping to see better reviews. It's very informative, too. I learned many things I didn't know. The man who wrote and directed this film is incredible and I was so pleased. I recommend this film to those who are available to watch it...you won't regret it!
    7gonzofaratro

    Socia Media is poison, people drink it happily

    Interesting documentary that let you see the fake world many of these sad people pretend to enjoy, but as sad as they are, I feel sorry for the millions of followers whose dreams are to become like them.

    What a sad, sad world people who inhabit social media live in.

    Dominique you should see more Merry Streep, your comment was wrong, you will benefit a lot if you do like her
    6marc_baker1

    Color me shocked...

    ...if this isn't the premise for a major network reality competition show within a year. The Next Top Star Influencer hosted by Nick Cannon. I fear for all of us.
    7genious-35413

    Like, This Movie, Like, Shows, Like... How... Like, Dangerous Reliance, Like, OnSocial Media is... Like

    I decided to play a drinking game where I would take a shot every time one of the talentless aspiring influencer-to-be people said the word 'like'. I had to be rushed to emergency after 11 minutes because I had alcohol poisoning.
    7joscon-16616

    Fake people paying other fake people to fake like them

    It's amazing how hard people are working to not have to work a real job. This doc cuts right into the heart of it and shows social media for what it's always been, a farce. While it starts slow, it gets pretty interesting 30mins in and has some interesting twists and turns. Ironically, one of the influencers they used in their stock footage (not the three chosen) actually lives in my building. Never knew until we saw it.....hilarious.

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    • Release date
      • February 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • HBO Site for Film
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 假粉KOL
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(location)
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