Pop Star on Ice
- 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...!
Trailer...
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