Con Man
A master of deception created multiple false identities to infiltrate Princeton University in the 1980s, raising questions about authenticity and acceptance.
“The true story of an Ivy League impostor.”
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A master of deception created multiple false identities to infiltrate Princeton University in the 1980s, raising questions about authenticity and acceptance.
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James Hogue infiltrated Princeton University in the 1980s by adopting multiple false identities. He crafted elaborate backstories that allowed him to blend into elite academic circles. Through interviews and reenactments, the documentary details Hogue's deceptive tactics and the fallout from his actions. It addresses themes of self-invention and the consequences of living a fabricated life. Directed by Jesse Moss, "Con Man" runs for 53 minutes and presents a true story of ambition and the quest for acceptance.
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