TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet (2024)

  • NR
  • 03/17/2024 (US)
  • Documentary, Comedy, Music
  • 17m

Putting the TRL in trolling

Overview

In 1999, a chain letter went viral on the internet, MTV’s Total Request Live was put up to a decision. Would they play New Kids on the Block’s awesomely bad and equally dated “Hangin’ Tough” music video on the countdown? Or refuse to give into the trolls and risks their impression of a democratic vote.

Yourgo Artsitas

Director, Writer

Cast

Ananda Lewis's headshot

Ananda Lewis

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Dave Holmes's headshot

Dave Holmes

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Joey McIntyre's headshot

Joey McIntyre

Self
Adam Freeman's headshot

Adam Freeman

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