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202315 minPGdoc-short

4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Alpha Kings

202315 minPGdoc-short

4.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A group of young men in suburban Texas rents a mansion to create an exaggerated version of masculinity for their online audience.

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Enrique Pedráza Botero,

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A group of young men in suburban Texas rents a mansion to create an exaggerated version of masculinity for their online audience.

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Enrique Pedráza Boterodirector

Faye Tsakasdirector

Jolie Daspitcast

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A rented mansion in suburban Texas hosts a group of young men who create an exaggerated version of masculinity for their online followers. They promote themselves as alpha males and build a brand that thrives on internet fame. The 15-minute documentary "Alpha Kings," directed by Enrique Pedráza Botero, focuses on their rise and the motivations behind their online personas. It also addresses how their virtual interactions shape real-world relationships.

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