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Pop Star on Ice

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Figure skater Johnny Weir makes a name for himself as an Olympic champion on the ice and a controversial celebrity in the tabloids. Director David Barba shadows Weir for one year, documenting the competitions, training and inner turmoil that make up his daily existence. Weir refuses, in interviews, to answer questions regarding his rumored homosexuality, only fueling speculation about his private life. But Barba's film focuses on Weir's quest to once again prove himself at the Olympics.

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Alissa Simon Variety 07/06/2010
Smartly structured, crisply lensed docu "Pop Star on Ice" is a fascinating portrait of outspoken Olympian and three-time U.S. figure skating national champion Johnny Weir. Go to Full Review Nathan Rabin AV Club 01/21/2010
C+
Documentaries thrive on candor and intimacy, two qualities the film fatally lacks. Weir has a reputation as a wild child and a loose cannon with little concern for propriety, but he's awfully cautious here about what he reveals about himself. Go to Full Review Diego Semerene Slant Magazine 01/20/2010
2.5/4
Weir is indeed the epitome of the pop star, embodying a bubble-gum histrionics too addicted to any kind of adulation to ever actually take sides. Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 06/18/2020
The beauty of David Barba and James Pellerito's full-length portrait of champion US figure skater Johnny Weir is that even when you think you know who he is, the next frame will present yet another contradiction. Go to Full Review Phil Hall EDGE Boston 01/20/2010
2/5
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02/01/2011 It didn't offer much in the way of exploring Johnny Weir's person/life/etc. It was a very straight (oh god that was not a pun) documentary about his past achievements and then-current trials and tribulations. But I enjoyed it mostly because Johnny Weir has a really, really funny Russian accent. He is pretty hilarious. See more 01/31/2011 I really enjoyed this documentary - but, of course, I really love Johnny Weir. The film sets the foundation for the years leading up to the 2010 Olympics - showcasing the rivalry w/ Evan and providing a prequel to the series "Be Good Johnny Weir." My disappointments are in how much Weir holds back his fabulousness! :) 4 stars See more 07/21/2010 Well, it sparked my interest in Johnny Weir's reality show but as a documentary it's kind of . . . normal. See more 02/13/2010 An interesting and entertaining view inside the rink (and mind) of his sport's most dynamic and natural talent. See more 01/31/2010 A good look into all the hard work and heartache Johnny puts into his craft. loved it. See more Read all reviews
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David Barba

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James Pellerito

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David Barba

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James Pellerito

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David Barba

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Synopsis Figure skater Johnny Weir makes a name for himself as an Olympic champion on the ice and a controversial celebrity in the tabloids. Director David Barba shadows Weir for one year, documenting the competitions, training and inner turmoil that make up his daily existence. Weir refuses, in interviews, to answer questions regarding his rumored homosexuality, only fueling speculation about his private life. But Barba's film focuses on Weir's quest to once again prove himself at the Olympics.
Director
David Barba, James Pellerito
Producer
David Barba, James Pellerito
Screenwriter
David Barba, James Pellerito
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
Stereo