Pop Star on Ice

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.