Synopsis
“a captivating and illuminating look inside elite figure skating” – John Doyle, The Globe and Mail Death defying stunts, spectacular athleticism, and intense rivalry - that's competitive figure skating. But what does it really take to win? Ice, Sweat and Tears is an insider's look at the biggest names in the sport, including Kurt Browning, Patrick Chan, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. Filmed during one of the most pivotal skating seasons of all time, the film follows these Olympic and World Champions from back-stage jitters to on-ice heartbreak and triumph.
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