The read
A Balasaur Score of 69 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 73%. It runs a compact 1h 26m. Streaming on Max.
Synopsis
Explores the meaning of fame and influence in the digital age through an innovative social experiment. Following three Los Angeles-based people with relatively small followings, the film explores the attempts made to turn them into famous influencers by purchasing fake followers and bots to “engage” with their social media accounts.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
45 audience votes
Key crew
- Nick BiltonWriter
- Nick BiltonDirector
- Michael AbelsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Christopher BaileySelf
- Osiris BashirSelf
- Justine BatemanSelf
- Shannon DeeSelf
- Dominique DruckmanSelf
- Liz EsweinSelf
- Sarah FrierSelf
- Wylie HeinerSelf
- Taylor LorenzSelf
- Carla Emilian OlivasSelf
- Alyssa ReederSelf
- Baratunde ThurstonSelf
Stills
Themes
social networksocial mediasocial experimentobservational documentaryjudgment by social mediapsychological manipulation