Gary sinise joins faithbased documentary about steve mcqueen. A new film set to be released this week tells the story of hollywood icon steve mcqueen and how he became a christian before he received a lethal cancer diagnosis and succumbed to the disease. This film tells the story of the life of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. The coolest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. The steve mcqueen documentary, entitled steve mcqueen. American icon in us theaters september 28, 2017 starring greg laurie. He also executive produced the 2017 feature film documentary, steve mc queen. Im normally allergic to christian films movies made by and marketed specifically for christians but theres an understated modesty to this documentary. Starring gary sinise, greg laurie, barbara minty, and mel gibson. Baby, moms night out, and woodlawnto bring you the new feature film steve mcqueen. The story holds your attention, touches your heart and brings joy to your soul. A much better biographical film is i am steve mcqueen 2014 by director jeff renfroe. Academy awardnominated and emmywinning actor gary sinise will narrate the muchanticipated, onenight event steve mcqueen. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide for a.
Greg laurie, pastor, author, and longtime mcqueen fan, narrates the engaging and entertaining documentary that is coming to select theaters this thursday, september 28, for one night only. American icon is heading to theaters for a onenight event september 28th. An american icon this movie is extremely well produced. Steve mcqueen was not cool because he drove the bullitt car. One of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars.
Tuesday, october 10 and thursday, october 19, 2017 one of americas most intriguing movie stars, steve mcqueen truly is an american icon. Recently, esquire magazine noted that even 50 years after his careers peak, steve mcqueen is still the king of cool. As boilerplate shorthand goes when it comes to documentaries that brandish icon in the title, 2017s steve mcqueen. Mcqueen was nominated for an academy award for the sand pebbles, and won two gold3n globes. Greg laurie states, that is the story i want to tell in this filma story people have never seen before. American icon in movie theaters nationwide on thursday, sept. Gary sinise joins faithbased documentary about steve. Steve mcqueen documentary hits theaters soon sonoma. The voice is that of steve mcqueen, playing on an audio tape near the end of jon and andrew erwins biography of the man who was once the highestpaid actor in hollywood. American icon tells the story of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. The erwin brothers cinematography is vivid, capturing the beauty of california from the cockpit of steve mcqueens vintage plane, and more.
American icon steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars. The moment steve mcqueens life changed he was a hollywood bad boy and headstrong thrillseeker, drawn to drugs, women, fast cars and motorcycles. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. I havent read lauries book, but the film, showing in theaters sept.
Narrated by gary sinise, follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie as he travels the. Steve mcqueengreg lauriethe 2017 documentary steve mcqueen. American icon in select theaters for a special onenight event on thursday, september. I want to change some peoples lives somehow, to tell people that i know the lord. Mcqueen is still the king of cool according to esquire magazine50 years after the peak of his career. American icon stars garysinise, melgibson, stantonbarrett, barbaraleigh the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 18 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide for a special twonight encore event. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary about redemption, steve mcqueen. The strangest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. 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. The film, starring stan barrett, mel gibson, barbara leigh, barbara minty, mel novak and many more, currently has a total of one poster available.
They include bestselling biographies of steve mc queen, elvis presley, and pete maravich. American icon covers a littlediscussed portion of steve mcqueens life, but given the incomplete nature of the revelation and the way this is shown in the film, youre left wondering why such resources were given to this unless an ulterior motive was in mind. American icon follows the actors path to christianity. He accredits pastor greg laurie and his drive and passion for really making the film what it is. Christian filmmakers fulfill steve mcqueens dying wish in. And the final quarter of the book is powerful, heartwrenching and inspirational all at the same time. Stay updated on the movie and news by visiting the films website. American icon is one of those unique documentaries that is both entertaining and informative. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary, steve mcqueen. The salvation of an american icon is highly recommended. Follow an avid fan of the actor, pastor greg laurie, as he hits the road in his mint mustang replica of mcqueens car in the classic film bullitt, traveling the country in search of the true. The film is a joint venture between erwin brothers entertainment and pastor greg laurie of harvest christian fellowship, one of the largest churches in the u. American icon tells the story of the life of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. An avid fan of the actor and owner of a replica of mcqueens car in the classic film bullitt, pastor greg laurie hits the road in his mint mustang, traveling the country in search of the true, untold story of mcqueens redemptionfilled final chapters.
At the time, steve mcqueen was the numberone movie star in the world, and he is still used as a point of reference for masculinity and coolness to this day. American icon ends with an audio of the actor talking three weeks before his death. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas. The bullitt car was cool because steve mcqueen drove it. A redemption story which chronicles mcqueens exodus from the. And the final quarter of the book is powerful, heartwrenching and. First, the one by marc eliot and the second greg lauries the salvation of an american icon.
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. American icon, narrated by gary sinise, shines a spotlight on the actors lateinlife religiosity. 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. The salvation of an american icon to simply 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. American icon 2017 on the surface, hollywood acting legend steve mcqueen had everything he could want. American icon, the film will appear in theaters beginning. However, the movies title is misleading because the production is more about pastor greg laurie than steve mcqueen.
Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueens life. 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. His incredible life story and journey to faith in christ is the subject of a new documentary, steve mcqueen. American icon really throws the word around in the laziest cheerleading fashion from a few of its oncamera principals in the. American icon, which is set to play in select theaters nationwide on sept. Its a decent movie and its worth checking out, but it could have been given a. See documentary of steve mcqueens faith journey in las. With mel gibson, mel novak, gary sinise, barbara leigh. Cars, women, money, fame he was the king of cool, a mans man. New steve mcqueen film tells story of hollywood icons. At the height of his stardom in the 1960s and 70s, steve mcqueen was at the top of his game, yet the king of cool was still searching for something more. The christian faith of one of the most popular and highly paid 1960s70s actors is the fulcrum on which steve mcqueen. A redemption story which chronicles mcqueens exodus from the world of fame and fortune and his littleknown search for meaning, truth and significance. Steve mcqueen coming to america, 28 september, 2017.
Both had similar facts about his life but both took very different paths and highlighted very different data points. American icon official trailer coming soon to dvd and digital. Pastor greg laurie travels crosscountry to uncover the celebrated actors littleknown religious journey. Christian film producers jon and andy erwin made a wise choice retitling the documentary they based on a biography written by pastor greg laurie from steve mcqueen. Gary sinise will narrate a documentary about late actor steve mcqueens. The coolest thing about him, steve mcqueen was a believer in jesus christ. This was to help promote the film based on the story behind the song which will be airing in theaters march 2018. Prior to the movies release, greg laurie released on tuesday, june, 2017 a book called steve mcqueen.
This was a very well done film and provided a very thorough investigation of an american icon and his journey from lost. Steve mcqueen had it all but he went searching for more. The life and legend of a hollywood icon, is in development to be made into feature film. Steve mcqueen, one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars, is still the king of cool according to esquire magazine. Faith guides steve mcqueen through mesothelioma battle. I am a big fan of steve mcqueen and his action movies. Fathom events has partnered with a number of christian movies and documentaries, including the november release genesis. 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. American icon, which was released on september 28, 2017. Steve mcqueen is a global icon, an actor who took up the mantle of championing the role of man in movies.
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