Pop Star on Ice (2009)
85 min
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.
- Release date
- May 24, 2009
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Johnny Weir as Self
- Priscilla Hill as Self
- Paris Childers as Self
- Patti Weir as Self
- Oksana Baiul as Self
- Brian Boitano as Self
- Christine Brennan as Self
- Kurt Browning as Self
- Sasha Cohen as Self
- Scott Hamilton as Self
Crew
- David Barba · Director
- James Pellerito · Director
- David Barba · Writer
- James Pellerito · Writer
- David Barba · Producer
- James Pellerito · Producer
- Giovanni Spinelli · Composer
- David Barba · Cinematographer
- James Pellerito · Cinematographer
- David Barba · Editor
- James Pellerito · Editor