In this provocative Netflix docuseries, viewers go behind the scenes in the life of Piper Rockelle, a popular child influencer, and see how dark and abusive growing up in front of an iPhone camera can be. Current and former child influencers weigh in on online safety, child labor regulations and the psychological and social implications on young audiences.
Tiffany Smith, Piper’s mother, managed a large group of child influencers known as “The Squad,” who all lived in a house together. Ultimately, Smith and her partner, Hunter Hill, were sued by 11 of the “Squad” members for not properly compensating them for their work. The $22 million suit also alleged emotional, physical and sexual abuse that took place during this time. The documentary chillingly exposes the ins and outs of the child influencer industry.
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