Endowed with outstanding cinematography, and in-depth interviews with competitors, this documentary underlines the gender parity being achieved at an Olympic level. Women compete in ski jumping for the first time at the Winter Games, and Canada is seen beating the United States at the last gasp in the women's ice hockey final. Disciplines given prominence here include speed skating, figure skating, aerial skiing, curling, and the biathlon. Training is analysed as much as the competitions themselves. A suite of accidents and mishaps, and the consequent tears of frustration, remind us that the Olympics is not just about winning.

“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.

The Gala of Champions at the ISU Figure Skating World Championships in Montréal 2024. Medalists and select stars perform

The Exhibition Gala from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

A televised figure skating special featuring performances from Canada's Olympic skaters during the 2018 Thank You Canada Tour, including routines by Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir, Patrick Chan, and other elite athletes.

The Gala of Champions at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia