2010
SundanceTV
1 h 25 m

2010
SundanceTV
1 h 25 m

Summary POP STAR ON ICE is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes portrait of outspoken Olympian and three-time US Figure Skating National Champion Johnny Weir. When Johnny fails to win a medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics, the media turns on him and he feels the backlash. Love him or hate him, Johnny is one of the most talented skaters of all time, ...

Documentary

Directed By: David Barba, James Pellerito

Written By: David Barba, James Pellerito

2010
SundanceTV
1 h 25 m

2010
SundanceTV
1 h 25 m

Pop Star on Ice

Name: Pop Star on Ice
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-01-22
Duration: 1 min 25 s
Rating: 49
Cast: Johnny Weir, Priscilla Hill, Paris Childers, Patti Weir, Oksana Baiul

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: David Barba, James Pellerito

Written By: David Barba, James Pellerito

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Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Variety

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.

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The New York Times

One part hagiography and two parts psychotherapy. Together they showcase a talent both formidable and erratic, its bright and shining peaks sliding inexplicably into valleys of disaster.

By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW

The A.V. Club

Perhaps television will prove a better medium to explore Weir’s idiosyncrasies than this engaging yet superficial documentary.

By Nathan Rabin FULL REVIEW

Time Out

If you’re not already a member of the “Johnny’s Angels” fan club, you might wonder why other equally outrageous athletes weren’t bestowed with their own cinematic tributes.

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Village Voice

Pop Star offers zero that enthusiasts didn't know already and nothing for the rest of us.

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Production Company Retribution Media, SundanceTV

Release Date Jan 22, 2010

Duration 1 h 25 m

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Website http://www.popstaronice.com/

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Awards

Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Pop Star on Ice

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Johnny Weir

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Priscilla Hill

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Paris Childers

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Patti Weir

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Oksana Baiul

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Brian Boitano

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Christine Brennan

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Kurt Browning

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Sasha Cohen

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Scott Hamilton

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Brian Joubert

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Carson Kressley

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Stephane Lambiel

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Evan Lysacek

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Brian Orser

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Nina Petrenko

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Victor Petrenko

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Richie Rich

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Galina Zmievskaya

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