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by Bryce J. Renninger
Thu Jan 17 15:09:17 EST 2013
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WATCH: YouTube Star Chris Crocker Talks VOD Release for 'Me at the Zoo,' His New Album and Showing the Film to His Family

At last year's Sundance, Chris Moukarbel and Valerie Veatch's "Me at the Zoo" was a surprise hit.  The documentary, which explores YouTube and Internet celebrity through the story of one Chris Crocker, was picked up early in the festival by HBO and has had a nice run on television and at festivals.

The film brought Crocker, best known for his "Leave Britney Alone" viral video, to a mainstream audience and exposed Crocker's intelligence and long-standing popularity on the web video platform.  Using archival videos from all over YouTube and Crocker's channel, the film weaves an incredible story about Crocker's rise to Internet stardom.

READ MORE: Chris Crocker and 'Zoo' Filmmakers on Showing Up with a 'Pile of Internet Footage and a Screaming Queen'

In New York from Tennessee to hit the town and do press for the film's VOD release, Crocker and I chatted about life since the release of "Me at the Zoo" on his usual terms:  bizarre non sequiturs mixed with straight-up business.  The interview, done in Crocker's preferred media, is embedded below.

In our conversation, Crocker discusses bringing the film to a larger audience, including his conservative grandparents and his mother, whose struggle with addiction is a part of the film.  He also talks up his new album, which he assured me before sitting down, is completely unexpected. (Over the years, Crocker has released some dance tracks; these new songs are more subdued and acoustic.)

The film has been available on Xbox, iTunes, vudu, and Amazon Instant Video since earlier this week.

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  • David | Wed Jan 23 20:56:05 EST 2013Reply

    I love Chris Crocker!! I would love to see this movie on Yekra so that I could watch it online from home. Yekra allows filmmakers to set the prices for distribution and helps filmmakers make more money than with a traditional distribution deal so that the filmmaker can go on to do what he/she loves most, making great films! bit.ly/yekrahome

  • sky woman | Thu Jan 17 20:27:33 EST 2013Reply

    small voice! I cant listen it very clear!

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