Posted August 25, 2017
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will play a special role in the compelling new film, “Steve McQueen: American Icon,” which opens in select cinemas nationwide on Thursday, September 28.
Presented by Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries, the 90-minute feature documentary tells the story of one of America’s most enduring and intriguing movie stars of the 20th century, known as cinema’s “King of Cool.”
In the 1960s and 1970s, McQueen was, according to box-office receipts, the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet. The actor was a complex, contradictory man who lived the same way he drove his motorcycles and cars: fearlessly, ruthlessly and at top speed. After a lifetime of fast cars, women and drugs, McQueen took a surprising detour.
The documentary is ultimately a redemption story which chronicles McQueen’s exodus from Hollywood, his year-long battle with mesothelioma and his little-known search for faith and meaning toward the end of his life. The story is hosted by Greg Laurie, one of America’s leading pastors, who is not only an avid McQueen fan, but also experienced a similar childhood.
In addition to the feature content, which includes exclusive interviews and photos, audiences will also see a special message from myself and ADAO’s National Spokesperson Barbara Minty McQueen, Steve’s widow, asking constituents to lobby their politicians and ban the practice of importing asbestos into our country.
Tickets for “Steve McQueen: American Icon” can be purchased online by visiting www.SteveMcQueenMovie.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the one-night event in nearly 800 select movie theaters.
Linda
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