Be Good Johnny Weir

Name: Be Good Johnny Weir
Released: 2010-01-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Johnny Weir, Patti Weir, Galina Zmievskaya

TV Show · Documentary · LGBTQ

This reality series follows Johnny on a rollercoaster ride as he seeks to become the 2010 Olympic Champion. It is the story of a young athlete on a mission to capture the gold while staying true to his outspoken personality and unique artistry.

2010 · 25m

Starring Johnny Weir, Patti Weir, Galina Zmievskaya

Director David Barba, James Pellerito

EPISODE 2

Here's Johnny!

We catch up with Johnny’s life since the feature film, his struggles with a new coaching team and his fortunes in the World Championships in Sweden.

25m
EPISODE 3

Johnny on the Rocks

After a an illness Johnny must decide if he is fit to skate the US nationals. With strength and confidence waning -he doesn’t make the World Championship team. Johnny is so upset, he's not sure he wants to skate again.

25m
EPISODE 4

Putting the Johnny in Johnny

With the expenses of his profession mounting up, Johnny and his agent must find paid skating competitions to bring in some much needed cash.

25m
EPISODE 5

Back in the U.S.S.R.

Johnny’s refusal to conform is causing problems him with US Figure skating. An American, Johnny models his skating after the Russian style and surrounds himself with Russian coaches speak to him in Russian during practice.

25m
EPISODE 6

Big in Japan

Johnny is in Japan for the NHK Trophy where he faces competition from two strong American prospects: current US champ Jeremy Abbott and Adam Rippon, along with a field of tough Japanese skaters.

25m
EPISODE 7

Back on Top

Back from Nagano, Johnny and Tara go out for a pedicure to discuss his breakthrough in Japan. Johnny makes the finals, travels back to Japan for the Grand Prix and dazzles in his short program.

25m