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Fake Famous

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 27m
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6.6/10
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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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    • Director
      • Nick Bilton
    • Writer
      • Nick Bilton
    • Stars
      • Christopher Bailey
      • Osiris Bashir
      • Justine Bateman
    • 37User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Christopher Bailey
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    Justine Bateman
    Justine Bateman
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    Shannon Dee
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    Dominique Druckman
    Dominique Druckman
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    Liz Eswein
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    Sarah Frier
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    Wylie Heiner
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    Hana Hussein
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    Taylor Lorenz
    Taylor Lorenz
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    Carla Olivas
    • Self
    • (as Carla Emilian Olivas)
    Jack Reed
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    Alyssa Reeder
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    Baratunde Thurston
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    Kendal Chandler
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    • (uncredited)
    Sheree Ho
    Sheree Ho
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      • Nick Bilton
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    This documentary ought to be shown in schools. It is a must-see for anyone who doesn't already understand how fake Instagram culture can be.

    The film has a simple concept: pick three random people who would love to be famous, and then fake it till they make it. The moral of the story is that, in the world of Instagram influencers, faking it and making it are actually the same thing.
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      • February 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • HBO Site for Film
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Фальшивая популярность
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(location)
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      • Consolidated Documentaries
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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      1 hour 27 minutes

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