Alphas

2025•53m

Documentary

They proclaim themselves masters of virility and seduce thousands of young Quebecers. Who are they? Journalist Simon Coutu delves into the world of influencers who claim the role of alpha male.

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A Média

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Status

Released

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Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Simon Coutu

Self

Mickaël Bergeron

Self

Julien Bournival

Self

Francis Dupuis-Déri

Self

Joël McGuirk

Self

Véronique Poirier Jutras

Self

Louis Racicot

Self

Chloé Patenaude

Self

Olivier Jean

Self

Chloé Roma

Self

Vicky Bédard

Self

Samuel Veissière

Self

Éric Guérette

Self

Jnt

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Pierre-Olivier McKinnon

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Andrew Tate

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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