You have to understand where we live, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan — it seems far-fetched that this so-called person would be from here. Some local artists heard about the movie and really had no idea who she was. She decided not attend Sundance in January, Nev Schulman said, because it was too difficult to travel with her disabled son.
She has a voice, and she wants to be heard. Obviously, I completely understand her feelings of — not remorse, but in some ways, embarrassment that this is how her chance at being heard has come about.
Schulman said he believes that, in a way, Wesselman-Pierce wanted to be found out, which is why she allowed herself to be filmed and why she signed a consent agreement so readily. Schulman said the filmmakers paid for a lawyer to represent Wesselman-Pierce and her husband to make sure they fully understood what the film entailed. Senior entertainment writer Amy Kaufman covers film, celebrity and pop culture at the Los Angeles Times. All Sections.
Wesselman said her problems began when she looked for feedback on her artwork online, and was met with snide and stinging critiques. However, when she posed as an 8-year-old artist named Abby, people online -- namely year-old photographer Nev Schulman -- were kind and accepting.
An online correspondence began and the charade escalated when Wesselman created the character of Abby's older sister. Megan became Schulman's obsession and the core of Wesselman's growing cast of characters. She created online profiles for at least 21 relatives and friends to round out Megan's social circle.
To bring these personas to life, Angela assumed all of their identities. She posted messages on Facebook in the voice of Abby, Megan, their brother and friends, switching minute by minute.
I don't think I have multiple personalities in normal life, really. I just think I have the ability to create a lot of illusions for people. Moviegoers and critics alike have questioned "Catfish's" legitimacy. The New York Times' A. Scott scolded the filmmakers for exploiting Wesselman for their documentary -- an accusation which they and Wesselman, deny. I was like, 'This would make a great film.
But her involvement in the documentary has come at a high personal price. But before the meeting could take place, Schulman learned something disturbing. Spoiler alert: The twists and turns of the movie "Catfish" are revealed in the remainder of this article.
He, his brother and Joost found song lyrics Megan claimed she and her mother had written together actually belonged to another artist. The rendition was nearly identical to a version Megan had sent them. But the discovery didn't keep Schulman from continuing with plans for his trip from Vail to Michigan's upper peninsula. Now, however, the journey -- to be undertaken with his brother and Joost by his side -- would be about finding answers.
If nothing else, don't you want to get -- find out what's real here? Who these people are? After a 1, mile journey from Vail, they arrived at the house. Sure enough, they found Megan's mom, Angela, and her younger sister Abby. But there were also Angela's two handicapped stepsons -- who Schulman had heard nothing about.
Megan, meanwhile, was nowhere to be seen, while Abby acted confused when Nev Schulman asked her about her paintings. It turned out that Angela -- full name: Angela Wesselman -- was the artist. She would later divulge that after facing snide comments about her paintings online, she began posting them as 8-year-old Abby -- and found the critics to be much kinder.
Nev turned out to be the kindest of all -- and he became the inspiration for another Wesselman alter-ego: Megan. Megan became the core of Wesselman's growing cast of characters. She created online profiles for at least 21 relatives and friends to round out Megan's social circle, she said, because "it's not normal for just one person to be on Facebook To bring these characters to life, Angela assumed all of their identities. She posted messages on Facebook in the voice of Abby, Megan, their brother and friends.
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