On thursday, september 28, academy awardnominated and emmywinning actor gary sinise will narrate the fathom event, steve mcqueen. American icon 2017 on the surface, hollywood acting legend steve mcqueen had everything he could want. 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. Its the inspiring story of how hollywoods biggest movie star came to christ. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas. He also executive produced the 2017 feature film documentary, steve mc queen.
American icon, including greg lauries special message and mercyme show in selected national theaters on thursday only september 28th. Terrence stephen mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor who was nicknamed the king of cool and his antihero persona developed at the height of the counterculture of the 1960s made him a top boxoffice draw during the 1960s and 1970s. Fans of steve mcqueen may be surprised at the notsohidden agenda of steve mcqueen. One of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars, he is still the king of cool according to esquire magazine, 50 years after the zenith of his career. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary, steve mcqueen. American icon steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars.
American icon in select theaters for a special one. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide for a special twonight encore event. Why pastor greg laurie made a movie about steve mcqueen. American icon in us theaters september 28, 2017 starring greg laurie. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Dvd offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away. 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. They include bestselling biographies of steve mc queen, elvis presley, and pete maravich. His findings come to us via his new book and upcoming documentary, steve mcqueen.
For other people named steve mcqueen, see steve mcqueen disambiguation. 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. Steve mcqueen icon movie license church media outreach. First, the one by marc eliot and the second greg lauries the salvation of an american icon. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. You can also download the first chapter of steve mcqueen. An american icon this movie is extremely well produced. An avid fan of the actor and owner of a replica of mcqueens car in the classic filmbullitt, 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. 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. Both had similar facts about his life but both took very different paths and highlighted very different data points. Movies can move us in a way few other forms of communication can. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select. At one point, using editing, mcqueen is seen in a german uniform chasing himself on. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in.
American icon features an exclusive recorded interview that the entertainer did two weeks before he died, but for some reason the interview never surfaced. American icon is one of those unique documentaries that is both entertaining and informative. Very misleading title, as it shows mcqueen in his le mans drivers suit and has american icon in the title. Jun 29, 2017 fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary about redemption, steve mcqueen. Steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing 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. First sign was the crowd at the theater, not a mcqueen crowd. Cars, women, money, fame he was the king of cool, a mans man. Mcqueen is still the king of cool according to esquire magazine50 years after the peak of his career.
A longtime fan of mcqueens, pastor greg laurie wanted to see what was true and what was myth. Pictured above is a whole array of german helmets ranging from to with. An avid fan of the actor and owner of a replica of mcqueens car in the classic filmbullitt, pastor greg laurie hits the road in his mint mustang, traveling the country in search of the true, untold story of mcqueens redemptionfilled final. As boilerplate shorthand goes when it comes to documentaries that brandish icon in the title, 2017s steve mcqueen. On the surface, steve mcqueen had everything he could want fame, cars, homes, more money than he could spend in a lifetime. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie. I bought the dvd to share with friends, and downloaded it onto my kindle fire to. Between takes on the film,the great escape, steve mcqueen in the.
American icon covers a littlediscussed portion of steve mcqueen s 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. Terrence stephen mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a. Gary sinise will narrate a documentary about late actor steve mcqueen s journey to christianity, the filmmakers said thursday. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary about redemption, steve mcqueen. The story holds your attention, touches your heart and brings joy to your soul. Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueen s life. 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 and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide for a special onenight event. This redemption story chronicles mcqueens exodus from wealth and excess to his littleknown search for faith and meaning toward the end of his life. Tuesday, october 10 and thursday, october 19, 2017 one of americas most intriguing movie stars, steve mcqueen truly is an american icon. American icon will be available on dvd and digital.
Mcqueen was nicknamed the king of cool, and his antihero persona developed at the. At the end of the movie, pastor greg gives a strong. 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. Fathom events and greg laurie present convincing documentary, steve mcqueen.
Narrated by gary sinise, follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie as he. For the british film director, see steve mcqueen director. The erwin brothers cinematography is vivid, capturing the beauty of california from the cockpit of steve mcqueen s vintage plane, and more. American icon tells the story of the life of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. The life and legend of a hollywood icon, is in development to be made into feature film. American icon follows the actors path to christianity. American icon really throws the word around in the laziest cheerleading fashion from a few of its oncamera principals in the. 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.
Follow an avid fan of the actor, pastor greg laurie, as he hits the road in his mint mustang replica of mcqueen s car in the classic film bullitt, traveling the country in search of the true. Produced by the erwin brothers i can only imagine, woodlawn, moms night out, october baby, the film is gripping, entertaining, and transforming. On the surface mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, more money than he could spend in a lifetime. Sep 26, 2017 fans of steve mcqueen may be surprised at the notsohidden agenda of steve mcqueen. Hollywoodhollywood iconsenduro vintagevintage bikervintage motocross. Its wildly ironic that one of the worlds most wellknown men did something important that most people are unaware of, says harvest ministries greg laurie, event host.
And on september 28th, pastor greg lauries new documentary steve mcqueen. Gary sinise joins faithbased documentary about steve mcqueen. When greg laurie shared the story with me of steve mcqueen. Mcqueen received an academy award nomination for his role in the sand pebbles. Recently, esquire magazine noted that even 50 years after his careers peak, steve mcqueen is still the king of cool. This film is perhaps our ministrys greatest evangelistic tool ever offered. Based on the true story of allied prisoners of war planning a mass escape from a german prison camp, the jauntiness of much of the film jars with. Christian filmmakers fulfill steve mcqueens dying wish in. The coolest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. American icon tells the story of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. A longtime fan of mcqueen s, pastor greg laurie wanted to see what was true and what was myth. I am a big fan of steve mcqueen and his action movies. In the upcoming film about an american icon, steve mcqueen, gary sinise is set to narrate. Jun 11, 2017 steve mcqueen truly is an american icon.
The coolest thing about him, steve mcqueen was a believer in jesus christ. 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 moment steve mcqueens life changed he was a hollywood bad boy and headstrong thrillseeker, drawn to drugs, women, fast cars and motorcycles. From locating the classic green mustang used in steves san francisco detective. Telling the story of one of the most stunning and most. An avid fan of the actor and owner of a replica of mcqueens can 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. Gary sinise will narrate a documentary about late actor steve mcqueens journey to christianity, the filmmakers said thursday. American icon, a new documentary about the legendary actor. A redemption story which chronicles mcqueens exodus from the world of fame and fortune and his littleknown search for meaning, truth and significance.
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. 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 on. Its a decent movie and its worth checking out, but it could have been given a. From locating the classic green mustang used in steve s san francisco detective. Steve mcqueen and ali mac graw 2003 the peoples hollywood 2003 sendung ohne namen 2002. 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 the midwest, and the streets of new york as he traces the woolly geography of actor steve mcqueen s life, relationships, career, and spiritual journey.
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