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