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

Putting the TRL in trolling

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

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.

Director: Yourgo Artsitas
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 17 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Ben Brady
Editing: Yourgo Artsitas
Production: Celibone Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Yourgo Artsitas
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet about?
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.
Who directed TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet?
TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet was directed by Yourgo Artsitas.
Who stars in TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet?
TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet stars Dave Holmes, Ananda Lewis, Joey McIntyre, Adam Freeman.
How long is TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet?
TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet?
TR(ol)L: New Kids on the Block, Total Request Live and the Chain Letter That Changed the Internet is a Documentary, Music film.