
Look Closer: The Rise and Fall of Robert Benfer
Documentary
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Ashley Davies
Ashley Davies
Julie Moss (voice)
Ashley Davies
Julie Moss (voice)
Clayton Martin
Clayton Martin
Chris Golden (voice) - Chester Baggley (voice) - Kyle Johnson (voice)
Clayton Martin
Chris Golden (voice) - Chester Baggley (voice) - Kyle Johnson (voice)
Cruz Moore
Cruz Moore
Himself - Narrator
Cruz Moore
Himself - Narrator
Charles Slemmons
Charles Slemmons
Ian Price (voice)
Charles Slemmons
Ian Price (voice)
Lawrence Devora
Lawrence Devora
Chris Irvin (voice)
Lawrence Devora
Chris Irvin (voice)
Taylor Wade
Taylor Wade
Lindsay Canham (voice)
Taylor Wade
Lindsay Canham (voice)
Conner Nyberg
Conner Nyberg
Himself
Conner Nyberg
Himself
Karina Alcantar
Karina Alcantar
Allyson Sheumaker (voice)
Karina Alcantar
Allyson Sheumaker (voice)
Joseph Valles
Joseph Valles
Malcolm Mackie (voice)
Joseph Valles
Malcolm Mackie (voice)
James Madala
James Madala
Brandon Yarbrough
James Madala
Brandon Yarbrough
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