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Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer

A somber reminder to never meet your heroes.

★0.0 2018 46m Cruz Moore PG-13

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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Synopsis

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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Cast

8 principal cast

Ashley Davies

Julie Moss (voice)

Clayton Martin

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

Cruz Moore

Himself - Narrator

Charles Slemmons

Ian Price (voice)

Lawrence Devora

Chris Irvin (voice)

Taylor Wade

Lindsay Canham (voice)

Conner Nyberg

Himself

Karina Alcantar

Allyson Sheumaker (voice)

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When was Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer released?

Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer was released on December 10, 2018.

Who directed Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?

Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer was directed by Cruz Moore.

How long is Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer?

Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer has a runtime of 46 minutes.

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Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer is categorized as Documentary.

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