Director: Robin Roberts
Cast: Tori Prentice, Ashley Prentice, Adrianna Walker, Ariyana Peal, Ila Epperson
Harlem Ice is a 2025 American documentary series directed by Robin Roberts, following a group of young Black girls from Harlem, New York, as they pursue competitive figure skating through a pioneering community program that has transformed access to the ice for generations of girls of color.
What is Harlem Ice about?
Set inside the world of Figure Skating in Harlem — a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the ice rink to one of America's most storied neighborhoods — the series tracks a roster of young athletes as they balance rigorous practice schedules, school demands, and personal pressures. Each episode brings viewers onto the ice and into the lives of these determined girls, revealing the mentorship, discipline, and community bonds that sustain their dreams. The program's coaches push their students through technical milestones while also nurturing confidence and identity. Competitions loom large, testing whether months of early-morning sessions and bruising falls will translate into podium moments — but the real drama unfolds in the relationships, setbacks, and breakthroughs that define what it means to belong somewhere unexpected.
Cast & crew
Director Robin Roberts, best known for her long career in broadcast journalism, brings a warm, observational style to the series. The subjects — Tori Prentice, Ashley Prentice, Adrianna Walker, Ariyana Peal, Ila Epperson, and Katie Thordarson — are the heart of every episode, and Roberts allows their personalities and competing ambitions to drive the narrative without imposing a heavy editorial hand.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Harlem Ice carries a particular resonance: stories about young people navigating systemic barriers to claim space in elite sporting worlds echo themes familiar to immigrant and minority communities everywhere. The documentary is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it fully accessible to Farsi speakers of all ages. Its short 30-minute episodes make it an easy watch for families, and its focus on girls' ambition, athletic discipline, and community solidarity translates well across cultural boundaries. Parents raising children in North America will find the conversation about identity and belonging especially meaningful.
Where & how to watch
Harlem Ice is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. You can stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Start watching today and cancel anytime.