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. On the surface, steve mcqueen had everything he could want fame, cars, homes, more money than he could spend in a lifetime. From locating the classic green mustang used in steve s san francisco detective. For the british film director, see steve mcqueen director. I want to change some peoples lives somehow, to tell people that i know the lord. American icon, including greg lauries special message and mercyme show in selected national theaters on thursday only september 28th. American icon in select theaters for a special onenight event on thursday, september. Steve mcqueen as josh randall in wanted dead or alive 19581961 steve mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor who had an extensive career in film and television. The strangest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. American icon, a new documentary about the legendary actor.
Follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie, as he travels the country in search of the true, untold story of mcqueens faith filled final c. Popularly known as the king of cool, mcqueens screen persona was that of portraying cool, reticent antihero roles, which appealed strongly to the masses. First, the one by marc eliot and the second greg lauries the salvation of an american icon. First sign was the crowd at the theater, not a mcqueen crowd. His incredible life story and journey to faith in christ is the subject of a new documentary, steve mcqueen. Pastor greg laurie speaks with the films director about how to use this movie as a tool to help us reach others for christ. View pastor gregs notes and receive his weekly anb program schedule in your inbox.
American icon features an exclusive recorded interview that the entertainer did two weeks before he died, but for some reason the interview never surfaced. Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueens life. Gary sinise will narrate a documentary about late actor steve mcqueens. With mel gibson, mel novak, gary sinise, barbara leigh. Gary sinise joins faithbased documentary about steve mcqueen. I am a big fan of steve mcqueen and his action movies. 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. Terrence stephen mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor.
There was an encore presentation on october 10, 2017. American icon is a powerful film biography that explores the movie stars lifelong search for meaning, with the actor thankfully finding a spiritual fulfillment. 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. American icon follows the actors path to christianity. Steve mcqueen the salvation of an american icon 2017. Christian filmmakers fulfill steve mcqueens dying wish in. Mcqueen was nicknamed the king of cool, and his antihero persona developed at the. And on september 28th, pastor greg lauries new documentary steve mcqueen. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas nationwide for a. An american icon this movie is extremely well produced. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary, steve mcqueen.
Turned down lead roles in the victors 1963 and king rat 1965 because he didnt want to become typecast in war movies. Narrated by gary sinise, follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie as he. The salvation of an american icon ebook written by greg laurie. American icon in us theaters september 28, 2017 starring greg laurie. Telling the story of one of the most stunning and most interesting. For other people named steve mcqueen, see steve mcqueen disambiguation. Christian documentary on the life of steve mcqueen. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary about redemption, steve mcqueen. I bought the dvd to share with friends, and downloaded it onto my kindle fire to. The salvation of an american icon free audio books. Steve mcqueen the salvation of an american icon 2017 epub gooner publisher. Feb 05, 2018 steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars.
American icon official trailer coming soon to dvd and digital greg laurie. The salvation of an american icon by greg laurie, pastor of harvest christian fellowship, mcqueens littleknown story of redemption unfolds in the film steve mcqueen. Download steve mcqueen the salvation of an american icon 2017 gooner torrent or any other torrent from other ebooks direct download via magnet link. American icon ends with an audio of the actor talking three weeks before his death. American icon tells the story of the life of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. 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. 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. Steve mcqueen march 24, 1930 november 7, 1980 was an american actor who had an extensive career in film and television. Both had similar facts about his life but both took very different paths and highlighted very different data points. In the upcoming film about an american icon, steve mcqueen, gary sinise is set to narrate. On the surface mcqueen had everything he could wantfame, cars, homes, more money than he could spend in a lifetime. If you get it and find the first several chapters to be distracting or rambling as i did, just hang on, it gets better.
Very misleading title, as it shows mcqueen in his le mans drivers suit and has american icon in the title. American icon stars gary sinise, mel gibson, stanton barrett, barbara leigh the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 18 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. 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. Fathom events and greg laurie present convincing documentary, steve mcqueen.
Exclusive first look at new movie on steve mcqueen s journey to jesus duration. A redemption story which chronicles mcqueens exodus from the world of fame and fortune and his littleknown search for meaning, truth and significance. And though billy graham, now 98 and living in his mountaintop montreat, north carolina, home, doesnt speak or appear in person in 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. Thats the subject of a new documentary, steve mcqueen. Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueen s life. Steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars. Sep 26, 2017 fans of steve mcqueen may be surprised at the notsohidden agenda of 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. See documentary of steve mcqueens faith journey in las. Pastor greg laurie teamed up with popular christian filmmakers the erwin brothers woodlawn, moms night out to share the never before told. Salvation of an amer avi download movie torrent fathom events and greg laurie present convincing documentary, steve mcqueen. After a lifetime of fast cars, women, and drugs, mcqueen took a surprising detour. Secondly, if youre going to talk about steve mcqueen, i think you better be sure to include whatever component youre looking at within the larger context of his life, and i think american icon lands short in that bar. With an alcoholic mother and a string of abusive stepfathers, mcqueen had always wanted a real dad in his lifesomeone to look up to. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the jon erwindirected movie via subscription.
American icon is set to play at theaters nationwide but for one night only, on sept. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read steve mcqueen. Its the inspiring story of how hollywoods biggest movie star came to christ. American icon is one of those unique documentaries thats both entertaining and informative. In this book, laurie thoughtfully interviews steve mcqueen s friends, costars, associates, widow, and pastor to tell of the dramatic lifechange for the actor in the spring of 1979 six months before mcqueen was diagnosed with terminal cancer. American icon tells the story of one of americas most enduring and intriguing movie stars. And the final quarter of the book is powerful, heartwrenching and inspirational all at the same time. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas. And the final quarter of the book is powerful, heartwrenching and. The erwin brothers cinematography is vivid, capturing the beauty of california from the cockpit of steve mcqueens vintage plane, and more. See documentary of steve mcqueens faith journey in las vegas. American icon steve mcqueen is one of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars.
On september 28, 2017, there was a selected showing in some theaters of his life story and spiritual quest, steve mcqueen american icon. 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. The salvation of an american icon 9780310356158 by greg laurie, marshall terrill. Cars, women, money, fame he was the king of cool, a mans man. Narrated by gary sinise, follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie as he travels the country in search of the true, untold story of mcqueens faithfilled final. From a young age, steve showed an affinity for racing. This redemption story chronicles mcqueens exodus from wealth and excess to his littleknown search for faith and meaning toward the end of his life. These seeds miraculously germinated, allowing mcqueen to see that redemption through jesus christ is a lasting truth more glittering and real than any magic of the entertainment industry. Sep 27, 2017 movies can move us in a way few other forms of communication can. Movies can move us in a way few other forms of communication can. Only traces of its original highland green paint job remained as it had sat unnoticed in a backyard in mexico for. American icon, which was officially released on dvd on tuesday, february 20, 2018 from universal pictures home entertainment.