Fyre Fraud
2019 · Documentary · 96 min. · United States
The Fyre Festival was the defining scam of the millennial generation, at the nexus of social media influence, late-stage capitalism, and morality in the post-truth era. Marketing for the 2017 music event went viral with the help of rapper Ja Rule, instagram stars, and models, but turned epic fail after stranding thousands in the Bahamas. Featuring an exclusive interview with Billy McFarland, the convicted con-man behind the festival; FYRE FRAUD is a true-crime comedy bolstered by a cast of whistleblowers, victims, and insiders going beyond the spectacle to uncover the power of FOMO and an ecosystem of enablers, driven by profit and a lack of accountability in the digital age. Premiere: January 15 on Hulu.
Direction Jenner Furst · Julia Willoughby Nason
Cast Billy McFarland
Soundtrack Danielle Furst · Khari Mateen
Screenplay Jenner Furst · Julia Willoughby Nason
Cinematography Jay Silver · Luca Del Puppo · Evan Jake Cohen
Original title Fyre Fraud
6.3
213 votes (FilmAffinity)
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