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Pop Star on Ice

Country: USA, Language: English, 85 mins

  • Director: David Barba; James Pellerito
  • Writer: David Barba; James Pellerito
  • Producer: David Barba; Becca Bender

CGiii Comment

Johnny Weir is/was his own worst enemy...massively talented, madly inconsistent.

He has now retired...so, this film serves as a reminder of his talent, his petulance and his hideous hairdos...

One for the skaters...!


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The(ir) Blurb...

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, … Moreto 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.

Cast & Characters

Johnny Weir as Himself;
Priscilla Hill as Herself;
Paris Childers as Himself;
Patti Weir as Herself;
Oksana Baiul as Herself;
Brian Boitano as Himself;
Christine Brennan as Herself;
Kurt Browning as Himself;
Sasha Cohen as Herself;
Scott Hamilton as Himself;
Brian Joubert as Himself;
Carson Kressley as Himself;
Stephane Lambiel as Himself;
Evan Lysacek as Himself;
Brian Orser as Himself