The Fabulous Ice Age

1 hr 12 min | Documentary | 2013

The Fabulous Ice Age chronicles the era of the great American touring ice shows revealing how, with their dazzling production numbers and variety acts, they dominate family entertainment for decades. Rare archival footage, candid interviews with producers & skating legends bring this never-before-told history of a uniquely American art form to life.

The Fabulous Ice Age chronicles the era of the great American touring ice shows revealing how, with their dazzling production numbers and variety acts, they dominate family entertainment for decades. It also depicts one skater's quest to keep this history from being forgotten. The ice shows' creation and success changed the lives of skaters and audiences alike - eventually exporting American culture around the world. Rare archival footage, candid interviews with producers, skating legends and devoted chorus gypsies bring this never-before-told history of a uniquely American art form to life.

Details

Cast
Dick Button, Scott Hamilton, Robin Cousins, Nancy Kerrigan, Roy Blakely, Kenneth Feld, Tom Collins, Aja Zanova
Director
Keri Pickett
Producer
Keri Pickett
Composer
Tamara Douglas-Morris
Cinematographer
Keri Pickett, Gregory Winter
Editor
Daniel C. Baker, Michael Irei