Fake Famous (2021)
“Fake Famous 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”– HBO

District’s Grade: | B– |
District’s Category: | Niche |
Sub-Genres: | People, Business, Technology |
Run Time: | 86 Mins |
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“An unreal social experiment. Fake Famous, the true story of a social experiment that reveals what’s really happening behind-the-scenes of influencer fame”- HBO
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Awards: | N/A |
Where To Stream | HBOmax($) |
Director: | Nick Bilton |

Fake Famous
2021
86 Minutes
Niche
Final Grade: B-
Now Streaming On: HBOmax