Kryssy Kocktail was a loner who dreamed of running away from her troubled family to join the circus. Now she eats fire, lays on a bed of nails and sits on an electric chair as a performer in the Coney Island Circus Sideshow in Brooklyn, NY. In realizing one dream, she discovers another: to be a part of a family.
Kryssy Kocktail always dreamed of leaving her troubled family to join the circus. Now she eats fire and sits on an electric chair as a performer at the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. She also realized her dream of being part of a family.
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ted amery -- brooklyn, ny usa
Nov 1, 2009 at 4:36 PM
great subject, beautiful family
Trolley Man -- Brooklyn
Oct 28, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Wow. What an amazing story about an amazing woman / mother / family. Very personal, honest, and very inspiring. Beautifully shot, I wish this was longer. Can we get a sequal?
Tristan Wheelock -- Delhi, India
Oct 20, 2009 at 9:50 AM
I love this. I'm not sure exactly what it is about it but I've watched it three times now and it doesn't get old. Krissy is such a compelling character and it's so beautifully shot. Great work! Very touching!
Andy -- Tokyo, Japan
Oct 19 2009 at 12:17 PM
I stopped by to see what kind of work can be done with the 5D Mark II, and I'm inspired -- not by the camera, which is obviously great, but by this wonderfully executed and moving documentary. I loved the way it moved and flowed, mixing video and stills with the background sounds, and always well crafted. Thank you, and keep it up.
TJ Schaefer -- Albany, NY
Oct 17, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Beautifully done. It has this bittersweet quality that made me miss home (Coney).
Mr Soft -- Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Oct 15, 2009 at 6:28 AM
Very moving video of somebody who is not only talented, stunning and has two beautiful kids but also copes admirably with a husband who is as smart as he is attractive (not very)... If/when I ever make it over to the US, I'll make a point of coming to watch you stare death in the face ;-)
Brian -- Columbus, Ohio
Oct 15, 2009 at 2:40 AM
Very nicely done all around, You guys have a beautiful family:)
Ryan Marchetti -- Fresno, CA, United States
Oct 15, 2009 at 1:53 AM
That was really great, I mean it.
Brett -- Ridge, New York, USA
Oct 14, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Very professionally shot that pulls you right in. Can't help but agree with 'JimmyShrugs' comment about the cinematography it really captured the moment and engrossed you in it.
Wynn -- Brooklyn
Oct 14, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Great short. very nicely done.
"Don" Tony -- Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Oct 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
THAT WAS AWESOME!!kryssy is Personallity Plus, A lovely woman with a wonderful family. The video was shot beautifully. "Very impressive
Gabriele -- Doylestown, PA (formerly Brooklyn, NY)
Oct 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Excellent piece.
LSK -- Haverhill, MA
Oct 14, 2009 at 7:09 PM
That was fantastic - thank you Kryssy for sharing your story. Excellent documentary! Great job!
AlbeeDamned -- Brooklyn USA
Oct 14, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Thats my girl...thanx for doing this...it brings a smile to our family
JimmyShrugs -- Park Slope, Brooklyn
Oct 14, 2009 at 10:23 AM
I was very impressed with the quality of this short. The subject, cinematography and shot locations were great. It was an honest and beautiful portrait of a woman, her job and her family. Thanks for sharing it on the web.
Rich Storcks -- Brooklyn, NY
Oct 14, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Very well done!
Alaina -- Brooklyn, NY, USA
Oct 14, 2009 at 9:14 AM
Beautiful documentary, about a beautiful person.
The MediaStorm Advanced Multimedia Workshops are sponsored by:
Video and Photography: Deanne Fitzmaurice and Doug Grant
Editor: Stan Alcorn
Interview: Doug Grant
Producer: Eric Maierson
Executive Producer: Brian Storm
Design: Jacky Myint
Workshop Director: Jessica Stuart
Special Thanks:
Kryssy Kocktail and her family
Donny Vomit
Dick Zigun
