Fake Famous

Fake Famous is a 2021 documentary film directed by Nick Bilton. It is a social experiment involving three non-famous people who attempt to become social media influencers by "faking" fame. They use tactics such as buying followers and faking a luxurious lifestyle. The documentary follows their progress and discusses issues related to social media.^[1]

Fake Famous
Film poster
Directed by	Nick Bilton
Written by	Nick Bilton
Starring	Christopher Bailey Dominique Druckman Wylie Heiner
Music by	Michael Abels
Release date	February 1, 2021 (2021-02-01)
Running time	87 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, the film received a score of 73% based on 15 reviews.^[2] Journalists described the documentary as a social experiment,^[3] interesting,^[4] and condescending.^[5]

See also

• Eighth Grade, a 2018 film with a similar theme.
• Ingrid Goes West, a 2017 film with a similar theme.
• Internet Famous, a 2016 mockumentary film with a similar theme.
• Not Okay, a 2022 film with a similar theme.

References

1. Huddleston, Tom Jr. (2021-02-02). "How Instagram influencers can fake their way to online fame". CNBC. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
2. "Fake Famous (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
3. "'Fake Famous' Review: A Fun Window Into Instagram Influencers". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
4. Fry, Naomi. ""Fake Famous" and the Tedium of Influencer Culture". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
5. "This HBO Documentary About Influencers Is So Condescending". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 2021-03-04.

External links

• Official website
• Fake Famous at IMDb
• Fake Famous at Rotten Tomatoes