A young man travels to Michigan to confront a woman he met online, only to find she has been using fake identities.
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A young man travels to Michigan to confront a woman he met online, only to find she has been using fake identities.
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Nev Schulman, a 24-year-old photographer from New York City, receives a painting from Abby Pierce, an eight-year-old artist in Ishpeming, Michigan. Their online friendship expands to include Abby's family, particularly her older half-sister Megan. As Nev develops feelings for Megan, he and his friends, Ariel and Henry, travel to Michigan to meet her. The visit reveals a web of deception involving Megan's true identity and raises issues about authenticity in online relationships.
What Critics Say
The GuardianThe authenticity of the documentary Catfish has been called into question.
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Why Watch
- Meet Nev and his surprising online romance
- Find out how Angela deceived Nev with fake profiles
- See the impact of social media on real relationships
Did You Know
- The film coined the term 'catfishing' for deceptive online identities.
- Nev Schulman was filmed by his brother Ariel and friend Henry.
- Angela admitted to creating multiple Facebook profiles to deceive Nev.
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Who directed the documentary Catfish?
Catfish was directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman.
What term did the film Catfish coin?
The film is credited with coining the term catfishing, which refers to creating a fake social networking presence for deceptive purposes.
What was the outcome of the lawsuits related to Catfish?
The film has been subject to two lawsuits concerning songs used without attribution, leading to the conclusion that it will never be profitable.
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