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Deepfaking Sam Altman

2026 · 90 min

A playful, curious documentary that turns a tech quest into a wry, thoughtful exploration of AI and identity.

Tagline: Everyone has questions. He has answers... sort of.
Overview: Director Adam Bhala Lough sets out to better understand the technology and people at the center of the AI boom. His quest sends him on a path towards the father of AI, OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. When he isn’t able to sit down with Altman himself, Adam travels to India to create an AI version of him to interview instead.
How it feels: Light, earnest, satirical and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Technology, identity, media, obsession
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: technology
identity
media
obsession
science
Places: big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none