Fake Famous Explained
Fake Famous |
Director: | Nick Bilton |
Starring: | Christopher Bailey Dominique Druckman Wylie Heiner |
Music: | Michael Abels |
Runtime: | 87 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
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.
Notes and References
- Web site: Huddleston. Tom Jr.. 2021-02-02. How Instagram influencers can fake their way to online fame. 2021-03-04. CNBC. en.
- Web site: Fake Famous (2021). Rotten Tomatoes. 2021-03-04.
- 'Fake Famous' Review: A Fun Window Into Instagram Influencers. en-us. Wired. 2021-03-04. 1059-1028.
- Fry. Naomi. "Fake Famous" and the Tedium of Influencer Culture. 2021-03-04. The New Yorker. en-us.
- Web site: This HBO Documentary About Influencers Is So Condescending. 2021-03-04. BuzzFeed News. en.