Faith guides steve mcqueen through mesothelioma battle. Fans of steve mcqueen may be surprised at the notsohidden agenda of steve mcqueen. Spoiler alert i am a huge mcqueen fan, and when i saw this was going to be at my theater i bought tickets without reading about it. New steve mcqueen film tells story of hollywood icons. This was to help promote the film based on the story behind the song which will be airing in theaters march 2018. Gary sinise joins faithbased documentary about steve mcqueen. Free account, no commitments, pay only for the movies you watch. American icon, a new documentary about the legendary actor. American icon, the film will appear in theaters beginning.
An american icon this movie is extremely well produced. Pastor greg laurie drives on the open road in a replica of the actors ford mustang from the film bullitt in search of the true, untold story of mcqueens final chapters. American icon tv spot own it 2017 witness the untold true story of the spiritual quest. B071hljbrz join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, the wide. The erwin brothers cinematography is vivid, capturing the beauty of california from the cockpit of steve mcqueens vintage plane, and more. Mcqueen overcame many hardships to become the hollywood boy wonder of the 1960s and 1970s. American icon follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie, as he travels the country in search of the true, untold story of mcqueens faith filled final chapters narrated by gary sinise. Film icon steve mcqueens legacy lives on in his wifes fight to. The salvation of an american icon is highly recommended. The passion project of harvest ministries pastor greg laurie, the event features the 110minute documentary, a message from laurie, and a performance by leading contemporary christian band mercyme.
In 2017, pastor greg laurie explored the littleknown religious side of the actor in his book steve mcqueen. Narrated by gary sinise, follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie as he travels the country in search of the true, untold story of mcqueen s faithfilled final chapters. The coolest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. The story holds your attention, touches your heart and brings joy to your soul. Steve mcqueen grew up in a dysfunctional family where his father left the family when steve was 6 months old, and steve never saw him again. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. B071hljbrz join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, the wide and open roads of. I am a big fan of steve mcqueen and his action movies. Both had similar facts about his life but both took very different paths and highlighted very different data points. American icon, follows the actors journey from troubled youth to hollywood stardom and then tells us the rest of the story that is, how mcqueen found christ. Mcqueen was nominated for an academy award for the sand pebbles, and won two gold3n globes. Popularly known as the king of cool, mcqueens screen persona was that of portraying cool, reticent antihero roles, which appealed strongly to the masses.
His complicated personal life and religious faith are less known, however. American icon 2017 official sites, and other sites with posters, videos, photos and more. Steve mcqueen, in full terence stephen mcqueen, born march 24, 1930, indianapolis, indiana, u. American icon, which is set to play in select theaters nationwide on sept. American icon follows the actors path to christianity.
Steve mcqueen the salvation of an american icon 2017 epub gooner publisher. Steve mcqueen on apple books apple books apple apple. After i originally saw it on the big screen, i bought the dvd to share with friends, and downloaded it onto my kindle fire to watch again. On the surface, hollywood acting legend steve mcqueen had everything he could want. Gary sinise will narrate a documentary about late actor steve mcqueens. And on september 28th, pastor greg lauries new documentary steve mcqueen. If you get it and find the first several chapters to be distracting or rambling as i did, just hang on, it gets better. Christian documentary on the life of steve mcqueen. American icon official trailer coming soon to dvd and digital greg laurie.
American icon is one of those unique documentaries that is both entertaining and informative. Steve mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor who had an extensive career in film and television. Building on the foundation of his 1993 steve mcqueen. One of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars, he is still the king of cool according to esquire magazine50 years after the zenith of his career. Pg narrated by gary sinise, follow steve mcqueen fan pastor. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas. Narrated by gary sinise, follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie as he. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a. This redemption story chronicles mcqueens exodus from wealth and excess to his littleknown search for faith and meaning toward the end of his life. Steve mcqueen is a global icon, an actor who took up the mantle of championing the role of man in movies. Steve mcqueen the salvation of an american icon 2017. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and.
First sign was the crowd at the theater, not a mcqueen crowd. Steve mcqueen starred in 35 movies including bullet, papillon, le mans, the magnificent seven, the thomas crown affair, the great escape and the sand pebbles. Cars, women, money, fame he was the king of cool, a mans man. On september 28, 2017, there was a selected showing in some theaters of his life story and spiritual quest, steve mcqueen american icon. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide for a special onenight event.
Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueens life. American icon steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars. Perhaps more importantly, why is that part of his story so rarely told. Excellent documentary on one of the better postwar american male film actors along with james dean, marlon brando, paul newman, john cassavetes, and warren b.
American icon features an exclusive recorded interview that the entertainer did two weeks before he died, but for some reason the interview never surfaced. This redemption story chronicles mcqueens exodus from wealth and excess to his littleknown search for faith and meaning toward the end of hi. American icon begins with an introduction by greg laurie along with a live recorded performance by the christian band, mercy me, of their hit song i can only imagine. Steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars.
Exclusive first look at new movie on steve mcqueen s journey to jesus duration. American icon tells the story of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. It is hosted by greg laurie, a lifelong mcqueen fan who serves as the senior pastor of harvest christian fellowship in riverside, calif. Terrell reprises the wartsandall portrait of the mercurial steve mcqueen, aided by 32 pages of intimate photographs. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary, steve mcqueen. Steve mcqueen has influenced five decades of menswear with his rugged yet refined sartorial insouciance that emphasized comfort and versatility rather than the tailored elegance of older generations. First, the one by marc eliot and the second greg lauries the salvation of an american icon. Steve mcqueen coming to america, 28 september, 2017. Pastor greg laurie speaks with the films director about how to use this movie as a tool to help us reach others for christ.
Portrait of an american rebel, he delves into the actors turbulent childhood with an alcoholic, freeloving mother and an absentee father, making for a combustible personality, constantly. American icon 2017 on the surface, hollywood acting legend steve mcqueen had everything he could want. Steve mcqueen, the king of cool, famously jumped motorcycles, raced cars, and generally did things that seem unjustifiably. Steve mcqueens adaptable sense of style means looking equally at home relaxing seaside with a glass of wine or behind the wheel of a 68. There was an encore presentation on october 10, 2017. With mel gibson, mel novak, gary sinise, barbara leigh. Movies can move us in a way few other forms of communication can. The strangest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. And the final quarter of the book is powerful, heartwrenching and inspirational all at the same time. The new documentary film on the spiritual journey of hollywood actor steve mcqueen. This led him to cement his status as one of the most famous celebrities in hollywood during the counterculture of. The erwin brothers cinematography is vivid, capturing the beauty of california from the cockpit of steve mcqueen s vintage plane, and more. Only traces of its original highland green paint job remained as it.
360 827 180 287 973 1398 1428 889 1331 462 415 820 848 1403 1265 1294 993 433 132 805 1117 865 1228 1420 851 606 1276 1181 1340 363 1288 1407 256 316 1305 746 953 1378 450 1336 1432 177 1012 360 587 1196 852 1377