1999 On Thin Ice - The Dark Side of Skating (FX)
**Segment 1 - STALKED!**
Talks about stalkers, namely the man who became obsessed with and stalked Katarina Witt and wrote obscene letters, as well as making a pubic scene before being arrested and charged. Interviews with Katarina Witt and Toller Cranston.
**Segment 2 - A SKATE IN THE HEAD**
Talks about the physical demands of the sport. The main focus is on Elena Berezhnaya�s accident with her former pairs partner, when she was struck by his skate practicing side by side spins. Talks about the brain surgery which was performed and her eventual recovery and comeback. Interviews with Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze.
**Segment 3 BINGE, PURGE & CUT: The formula to win?**
About women skaters who binge and purge to control their weight - focuses on Lisa Ervin�s story. Also discusses �self-mutilation� and even cosmetic surgery which is (allegedly) recommended by coaches, particular breast reduction surgery.
**Segment 4 CRASH & BURN: The Christopher Bowman Story**
Talks about Bowman�s successes and his downfall due to drugs, sex and fast money. Also comments on his new life as coach, husband and father. Interviews with Chris Bowman, Jim Yorke, and Michael Rosenburg.
**Segment 5 �NUDES ON ICE�**
Talks about women skaters who pose nude (or in some cases semi-nude) for photographs (main focus on Katarina Witt, but Tanja Szewczenko and Maria Butyrskaya are mentioned). Also discussed the commercial appeal of sexuality in skating. Tonya Harding�s infamous �wedding night� video is mentioned. Interviews with Christine Brennan, Toller Cranston and Pasha Grishuk.
**Segment 6 THE ULTIMATE HORROR: My Coach Molested Me**
Discussion of inappropriate behavior of coaches with their students. Focus is on Craig Maurizi who claims he was molested by his coach. Interviews with Maurizi, Christine Brennan, and Meredith Mayer, Maurizi�s pairs partner.
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