The christian faith of one of the most popular and highly paid 1960s70s actors is the fulcrum on which steve mcqueen. Christian filmmakers fulfill dying wish of steve mcqueen. Documentary mcqueen examines actors lateinlife faith. 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. Faith guides steve mcqueen through mesothelioma battle. However, the movies title is misleading because the production is more about pastor greg laurie than steve mcqueen. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more. Documentary reveals steve mcqueens spiritual journey.
On the surface mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. I am a big fan of steve mcqueen and his action movies. Steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars. First, the one by marc eliot and the second greg lauries the salvation of an american icon. Billy graham and steve mcqueen crossed paths, will be shown at 7 p. American icon is a documentary directed by jon erwin, ben smallbone. The salvation of an american icon is highly recommended. He accredits pastor greg laurie and his drive and passion for really making the film what it is. Gary sinise joins faithbased documentary about steve mcqueen. And tonight he returns to the big screen in a powerful new film. And the final quarter of the book is powerful, heartwrenching and inspirational all at the same time.
Excellent documentary on one of the better postwar american male film actors along with james dean, marlon brando, paul newman, john cassavetes, and. Barbara minty mcqueen pastor greg laurie teamed up with popular christian filmmakers the erwin brothers woodlawn, moms night out to share the never before told story of american icon steve mcqueen and his journey to christian faith. 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. I want to change some peoples lives somehow, to tell people that i know the lord. Popularly known as the king of cool, mcqueens screen persona was that of portraying cool, reticent antihero roles, which appealed strongly to the masses. American icon also features interviews with actor mel gibson, other actors who worked with mcqueen, a renowned stuntman, pilots who taught mcqueen how to fly. This redemption story chronicles steve mcqueens exodus from wealth and excess to his littleknown search for faith and meaning toward the end of his life. This redemption story chronicles mcqueens exodus from wealth and excess to his littleknown search for faith and meaning toward the end of his life. The strangest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite. New film tells story of billy grahams role in steve. 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. How a private meeting with billy graham changed actor. The houston chronicle documentary reveals steve mcqueen. Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueens life.
American icon in us theaters september 28, 2017 starring greg laurie. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a. American icon also found some tapes made weeks before mcqueens death. It is hosted by greg laurie, a lifelong mcqueen fan who serves as the senior pastor of harvest christian fellowship in riverside, calif. Fathom events has partnered with a number of christian movies and documentaries, including the november release genesis. 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, including a special message from greg laurie. The faithbased documentary feature film steve mcqueen. Morefield of christianity today said it offers a timeless reminder that even those among us. American icon is one of those unique documentaries that is both entertaining and informative. In the new documentary, laurie steers the conversation, which also includes commentary by mel gibson, mcqueens widow barbara and other notable confidants. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. Cars, women, money, fame he was the king of cool, a mans man. American icon is heading to theaters for a onenight event september 28th.
Christian filmmakers fulfill steve mcqueens dying wish in. His complicated personal life and religious faith are less known, however. 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. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide on thursday, september 28 only. The book was accompanied by a documentary, released.
American icon, the faithbased documentary that relates the story of how the rev. Steve mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor who had an extensive career in film and television. American icon ends with an audio of the actor talking three weeks before his death. Gary sinise will narrate a documentary about late actor steve mcqueens journey to christianity, the filmmakers said thursday. Nearly 40 years after his death, acting legend steve mcqueen is still often referred to as the king of cool.
The story holds your attention, touches your heart and brings joy to your soul. Film opowiada nam historie amerykanskiej ikony kina stevea mcqueena. If you get it and find the first several chapters to be distracting or rambling as i did, just hang on, it gets better. The coolest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. In 2017, pastor greg laurie explored the littleknown religious side of the actor in his book steve mcqueen. American icon, narrated by gary sinise, shines a spotlight on the actors lateinlife religiosity. On september 28, 2017, there was a selected showing in some theaters of his life story and spiritual quest, steve mcqueen american icon. With mel gibson, mel novak, gary sinise, barbara leigh. Steve mcqueen, billy graham connected in new documentary. There was an encore presentation on october 10, 2017. Steve mcqueen amerykanska ikona, dokument lektor pl 2017. The moment steve mcqueens life changed he was a hollywood bad boy and headstrong thrillseeker, drawn to drugs, women, fast cars and motorcycles. American icon official trailer hit theaters on sept. The strangest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles.
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. 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. The steve mcqueen documentary, entitled steve mcqueen. American icon 2017 on the surface, hollywood acting legend steve mcqueen had everything he could want. American icon steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars. American icon is a documentary feature film about the hollywood actors spiritual journey, which included a meeting late in his life with charlotteborn evangelist billy. Follow an avid fan of the actor, pastor greg laurie as he hit the road in his mint mustang replica of mcqueens car in the classic film bullitt, traveling the country in search of the true, untold story of mcqueens redemption. 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. Steve mcqueen, one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars, is still the king of cool according to esquire magazine. American icon tells the story of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. This was one of the original cars used in the classic steve mcqueen film bullitt, a film that defined cool for a generation of americans. On the surface, hollywood acting legend steve mcqueen had everything he could want. A much better biographical film is i am steve mcqueen 2014 by director jeff renfroe.
Steve mcqueen documentary hits theaters soon sonoma. The erwin brothers cinematography is vivid, capturing the beauty of california from the cockpit of steve mcqueens vintage plane, and more. American icon follows the actors path to christianity. An american icon this movie is extremely well produced. This film tells the story of the life of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. He was a man of few words, but we wanted people to hear more of his voice, laurie says. American icon, which is set to play in select theaters nationwide on sept.