Common Sense Media Review
By Fernanda Camargo
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Lots of brands in inspiring docu about sports, community.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Harlem Ice
What's the Story?
HARLEM ICE follows a group of girls from Figure Skating Harlem as they prepare for a year full of trials, competitions, and presentations. Despite challenges, the team members work together to break barriers and support each other's dreams.
Is It Any Good?
Sports documentaries often focus on the dedication it takes to be a superb athlete; this one does that, but adds more. Harlem Ice chooses to focus less on the technicalities of the sport and more on the role it plays in the girls' social life. The series relies on vulnerability, friendship, and a realization that sports can open doors to futures beyond becoming an Olympian (though there's that too, of course). It's light, hopeful, and appropriate for family viewing. A great choice for families who are into sports or dance or just in the mood for a pick-me-up.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the process of making a docuseries like Harlem Ice. How many people do you think are in the crew? How many hours of footage did they film? How do you think it affects the participants?
Figure skating, like other sports, requires practice and discipline. What are some of the ways the girls organize themselves to become better athletes?
For a long time, figure skating has been a sport involving mostly White people. Why do you think that is?
Why is it important to have communities like Figure Skating Harlem creating pathways for inclusivity in sports?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 12, 2025
- Cast : Tori Prentice , Ashley Prentice , Adrianna Walker , Ariyana Peal
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Activism , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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