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.

2018•46m

Documentary

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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JamCam Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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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)

Joseph Valles

Malcolm Mackie (voice)

James Madala

Brandon Yarbrough

Skye Sonomura

Himself

Garrett Perry

Himself

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