Crocker announced in August 2011 that a film documenting his life over the past few years would be released , titled '' Me at the Zoo '' . The film also explores how video sharing and social media have shaped the way people share their stories and go about their lives . On January 17 , 2012 , HBO Documentary Films secured the US broadcasting rights to the film . It premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on January 21 , 2012 and on HBO on June 25 , 2012
2012 Sundance Film Festival
2012 Sundance Film Festival
Chris Crocker