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Pop Star On Ice

Johnny Weir is the most compelling athlete you've never heard of. In figure skating circles, Weir is as known for his artistry and skill as he is for his controversial and sometimes baffling behavior. Notorious for his joyfully inappropriate conduct at press conferences and his uncompromising personality and sense of style, Weir’s antics both on and off the ice are hard to ignore. Pop Star On Ice follows a season of Weir's uneven trajectory toward top skating honors as he ricochets between flawless performances and absolute failures. The filmmakers effortlessly provide an immediate and comic portrait of the self-assured, chronically inconsistent skater as he struggles to overcome the hangups that keep him from finishing in first place. From his rocky relationship with the trainer who knows him too well, to his inability to fully commit to his talent, this tightly constructed documentary showcases Weir as a fierce competitor who could one day take the gold. Directors David Barba and James Pellerito expected to attend May 24 screening

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Sponsors:
American Airlines, POP

Cast & Crew

Director: David Barba, James Pellerito
Producer: David Barba, James Pellerito
Editor: David Barba, James Pellerito
Screenwriter: David Barba, James Pellerito
Cinematographer: David Barba, James Pellerito

Music: Giovanni Spinelli
Principal Cast: Featuring: Johnny Weir, Priscilla Hill, Paris Childers, Patti Weir
Filmography: Debut Feature Film

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    But which pop star is he...?, May 17, 2009

    By Jeff Cavanaugh

    “I never followed men's figure skating much, excepting the Olympics. Women's figure skating seemed to have much more media exposure to general audiences. But the world of men's figure skating has its own divas, and none earn the title more so than Johnny Wier. If he could pull it off, he'd be the” … full review

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    Delightful look at the diva on skates, May 24, 2009

    By Stephen McAdoo

    “Smart and wicked, and unafraid to wear his emotions on his sleeves or speak his mind, in this documentary, Johnny Weir is consistently fascinating, and there's plenty of fun in the look at his competition as well. Can't wait for the followup series on the Discovery Channel and will be glued to the” … full review

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    A great debut feature, May 25, 2009

    By Zheng Wang

    “A documentary that follows Johnny Weir, the openly flamboyant U.S. champion figure skater, through three years of triumph, frustration, hard work, and self-expression. Taking a restrained yet self-assured approach, the film lets all the different sides of Johnny Weir come through, without either” … full review

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    Loved it, Jun 11, 2009

    By Shelly G

    “Besides being an incredibly gifted skater, Johnny is hilarious and fun to watch. He speaks the truth and gets too much flak for it (he's right about the stupid required elements). I met him at Skate America in Everett and he was super nice and said loved my hair color. He needs to lose the dead” … full review

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    Refreshingly honest , Jun 12, 2009

    By Mimi Noyes

    “I used to skate when I was younger and I'm telling you it is hard and scary stuff. Ice is very hard and unforgiving and falling is very easy to do. But despite that early pursuit, I have only given ice skating a cursory glance over the years, watching it on occasion if I just happen to be channel” … full review

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Screenings

Egyptian Theatre
May 24, 2009 6:45 PM
6:45 PM (Date has passed.)
Kirkland Performance Center
June 5, 2009 11:00 AM
11:00 AM (Date has passed.)