Sep 28, 2017 steve mcqueen truly is an american icon. I absolutely recommend this movie if you loved steve mcqueen. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide for a special twonight encore event. Popularly known as the king of cool, mcqueens screen persona was that of portraying cool, reticent antihero roles, which appealed strongly to the masses.
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. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame. American icon starring mel gibson in this documentary on directv. Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueen s life. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide for 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. On the surface, hollywood acting legend steve mcqueen had everything he could want. Pastor greg laurie travels crosscountry to uncover the celebrated actors littleknown religious journey. Steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and. 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. Sep 27, 2017 read christian filmmakers fulfill steve mcqueens dying wish in new movie and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective.
American icon steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars. You can also download the first chapter of steve mcqueen. On the surface mcqueen had everything he could want. 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. Feb 05, 2018 steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars. The salvation of an american icon, as well as my documentary film coming out in. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary, steve mcqueen. I am a big fan of steve mcqueen and his action movies. 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. Fans of steve mcqueen may be surprised at the notsohidden agenda of steve mcqueen. Loved this movie it was a great story on an america icon, not only his hollywood life in front of the camera but who he was as a person. Greg laurie will follow the seeds of christianity that were sown throughout mcqueens improbable life.
Sep 26, 2017 fans of steve mcqueen may be surprised at the notsohidden agenda of steve mcqueen. This film tells the story of the life of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. His complicated personal life and religious faith are less known, however. A hollywood superstar in the 60s and 70s, mcqueen had everything fame and fortune could. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. And the final quarter of the book is powerful, heartwrenching and inspirational all at the same time. Pastor greg laurie speaks with the films director about how to use this movie as a tool to help us reach others for christ. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Read christian filmmakers fulfill steve mcqueen s dying wish in new movie and more of the latest on movies and films from a christian perspective. A redemption story which chronicles mcqueen s exodus from the world of fame and fortune and his littleknown search for meaning, truth and significance.
American icon tells the story of the life of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. For the british film director, see steve mcqueen director. And the final quarter of the book is powerful, heartwrenching and. Pastor greg laurie drives on the open road in a replica of the actors. Steve mcqueen greg laurie with marshall terrill audiobook. The erwin brothers cinematography is vivid, capturing the beauty of california from the cockpit of steve mcqueens vintage plane, and more. First, the one by marc eliot and the second greg lauries the salvation of an american icon. Why pastor greg laurie made a movie about steve mcqueen. Christian documentary on the life of steve mcqueen. The coolest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. Steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars.
But it wasnt until he placed his faith in jesus that he. On the surface, mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, and more money than he could spend in a. Follow an avid fan of the actor, pastor greg laurie as he hit the road in his mint mustang replica of mcqueen s car in the classic film bullitt, traveling the country in search of the true. By the worlds standards, acting legend steve mcqueen had it all. Get the audiobook download of steve mcqueen by greg laurie with marshall terrill for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership. Christian filmmakers fulfill steve mcqueens dying wish in. Follow an avid fan, pastor greg laurie, as he travels the country in search of the true, untold story of steve mcqueens redemptionfilled final chapters.
Telling the story of one of the most stunning and most interesting movie stars in the americas. Starring gary sinise, greg laurie, barbara minty, and mel gibson. American icon does a very entertaining job of revealing the real steve mcqueen. American icon 2017 on the surface, hollywood acting legend steve mcqueen had everything he could want. American icon is ecclesiastes on the big screen with the storyline of a man who obtains fame and fortune and then reaches the end of his life only to proclaim, all is vanity. With stan barrett, mel gibson, barbara leigh, steve mcqueen. Thats the subject of a new documentary, steve mcqueen. American icon tells the story of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. Harvest ministries has partnered with the erwin brothersthe filmmakers that produced october baby, moms night out, and. Terrence stephen mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor. If you get it and find the first several chapters to be distracting or rambling as i did, just hang on, it gets better.
Sep 27, 2017 movies can move us in a way few other forms of communication can. And on september 28th, pastor greg lauries new documentary steve mcqueen. Rent, buy, and watch movies and tv shows with vudu. See documentary of steve mcqueen s faith journey in las vegas. Steve got into drugs and drinking, a lot of drugs, as did i. From locating the classic green mustang used in steve s san francisco detective. Plus, watch over 4,500 free movies on vudu movies on us. An american icon on digital and stream instantly or download offline. An american icon this movie is extremely well produced. With an alcoholic mother and a string of abusive stepfathers, mcqueen had always wanted a real dad in his lifesomeone to look up to.
American icon, a new documentary about the legendary actor. The erwin brothers cinematography is vivid, capturing the beauty of california from the cockpit of steve mcqueen s vintage plane, and more. American icon official trailer coming soon to dvd and digital greg laurie. Jun 11, 2017 steve mcqueen truly is an american icon. Salvation of an amer brrip ac3 xvid full movie torrent download torrent fathoms events laura and greg are an interesting documentary of steve mcqueen s american icon, including major reports of greg laurie and mercymes performance at selected theaters across the country on thursday, 28 september. Its the inspiring story of how hollywoods biggest movie star came to christ. The strangest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles.
American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas. Steve mcqueen, one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary about redemption, steve mcqueen. Mcqueen was nicknamed the king of cool, and his antihero persona developed at the. One of americas most endearing and intriguing movie. Sep 26, 2017 fathom events and greg laurie present convincing documentary, steve mcqueen.
The salvation of an american icon is highly recommended. The new documentary film on the spiritual journey of hollywood actor steve mcqueen. American icon is one of those unique documentaries thats both entertaining and informative. First sign was the crowd at the theater, not a mcqueen crowd. I want to tell you the littleknown story of his conversion in my newest book, steve mcqueen. Steve mcqueen was a hollywood icon, but like many in hollywood, he was a broken and troubled man. Mcqueen s discovery is one that all of us need to hear. From a young age, steve showed an affinity for racing. Sep 28, 2017 fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary about redemption, steve mcqueen. New film makes steve mcqueen s wish about christ come true legendary actor steve mcqueen returned to the screen sunday before an audience of. See documentary of steve mcqueens faith journey in las vegas. 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.
Steve mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor who had an extensive career in film and television. American icon is showing and get your tickets today. American icon, including greg lauries special message and mercyme show in selected national theaters on thursday only september 28th. Movies can move us in a way few other forms of communication can. 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. I have always loved steve mcqueen and this was just another look at his life. Laurie shares how dewitt and mcqueen met in his new book, steve mcqueen. Very little about his movies and i noticed no interviews with his first wife or his kids. Very misleading title, as it shows mcqueen in his le mans drivers suit and has american icon in the title. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app. Steve mcqueen grew up in a dysfunctional family where his father left the family when steve was 6 months old, and he had a troubled youth. 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. 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. On the surface mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, more money than he could spend in a lifetime.