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]
