An influencer is born in the trailer for HBO Max's Fake Famous

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Why go to college or learn a trade when you can make millions livestreaming games or posting selfies? Recent surveys show that young Americans long for nothing more than being famous on the internet, but the path to this particular brand of stardom remains elusive. Is there a special sparkle required to achieve online fame, or is it just about having the right tools? That’s what Fake Famous, a new documentary from HBO, plans to explore.