Catfish

A slow-burning, intimate documentary that draws you into a web of online deception, blending curiosity and unease with moments of genuine human warmth.

Directed by

Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Angela Wesselman-Pierce

Tagline

Don't let anyone tell you what it is.

Overview

Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, has no idea what he's in for when Abby, an eight-year-old girl from rural Michigan, contacts him on Facebook, seeking permission to paint one of his photographs. When he receives her remarkable painting, Nev begins a friendship and correspondence with Abby's family. But things really get interesting when he develops a cyber-romance with Abby's attractive older sister, Megan, a musician and model. Prompted by some startling revelations about Megan, Nev and his buddies embark on a road trip in search of the truth.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, warm and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Deception, identity, isolation, loneliness

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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