But the film’s ace is how it contrasts the “official” high-resolution material with salvaged social media content and genuinely startling behind-the-scenes footage. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A tweet depicting the ‘catered’ meal at Fyre festival went viral in April 2017. That the many, many Bahamians – whose island Fyre festival rudely commandeered, and who worked furiously to help McFarland meet the deadline only to get screwed over – were forgotten. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Fyre festival attendees arrive to discover that the promised luxury ‘bungalows’ are actually repurposed Fema tents soaked by rain. But it’s a weak note in an otherwise comprehensive look at what, exactly, happened with Fyre festival.

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2019 05:00 UTC