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Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer
Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer

Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer

A somber reminder to never meet your heroes.

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Documentary

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In 2013, online clay animator Robert Benfer scammed hundreds of fans out of thousands of dollars and has continued to become less of the independent film icon he used to be, though his unique influence on video creators remains to this day. This film not only sheds light on how Benfer's films impacted young filmmakers, but also how a talented independent artist can fall from grace no matter how obscure they are.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

46 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

10 December 2018

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ashley Davies

Ashley Davies

Julie Moss (voice)

Clayton Martin

Clayton Martin

Chris Golden (voice) - Chester Baggley (voice) - Kyle Johnson (voice)

Cruz Moore

Cruz Moore

Himself - Narrator

Charles Slemmons

Charles Slemmons

Ian Price (voice)

Lawrence Devora

Lawrence Devora

Chris Irvin (voice)

Taylor Wade

Taylor Wade

Lindsay Canham (voice)

Conner Nyberg

Conner Nyberg

Himself

Karina Alcantar

Karina Alcantar

Allyson Sheumaker (voice)

Joseph Valles

Joseph Valles

Malcolm Mackie (voice)

James Madala

James Madala

Brandon Yarbrough

Skye Sonomura

Skye Sonomura

Himself

Garrett Perry

Garrett Perry

Himself

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