Meme Me (2019)
The 'Nek Minnit' guy confronts the meme that defined him. Get ready to challenge your own perceptions of virality. The man who became a meme, Levi Hawken, recalls his joke that birthed a viral catchphrase. Living with a rare genetic condition which affects his appearance and turned him into an internet caricature, Levi defines the price of our fame based society. Blurring the line between internet icon, skateboarding legend and talented artist, he discovers all is connected and fate is often as simple as being careful what you wish for.
Primary Title
- Meme Me
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 30 January 2020
Release Year
- 2019
Start Time
- 20 : 20
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 10:00
Series
- 6
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Rialto Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- The 'Nek Minnit' guy confronts the meme that defined him. Get ready to challenge your own perceptions of virality. The man who became a meme, Levi Hawken, recalls his joke that birthed a viral catchphrase. Living with a rare genetic condition which affects his appearance and turned him into an internet caricature, Levi defines the price of our fame based society. Blurring the line between internet icon, skateboarding legend and talented artist, he discovers all is connected and fate is often as simple as being careful what you wish for.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
- Skin--Diseases--Genetic aspects
- Skin Diseases--Genetics
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Stjohn Milgrew (Director)
- Levi Hawken (Host)
- Rebecca Lee (Producer)
- Notable Pictures (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
- Skin--Diseases--Genetic aspects
- Skin Diseases--Genetics