Fake Famous

2021 documentary film by Nick Bilton
  • February 1, 2021 (2021-02-01)
Running time
87 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

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]

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 Edit this at Wikidata
  • Fake Famous at Rotten Tomatoes


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