I Am Patrick Swayze

I Am Patrick Swayze

By Adrian Buitenhuis

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2019-08-18
  • Advisory Rating: Unrated
  • Runtime: 1h 32min
  • Director: Adrian Buitenhuis
  • Production Company: Network Entertainment
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7/10
7
From 27 Ratings

Description

I Am Patrick Swayze is a feature documentary film exploring the 1980’s most recognizable leading man, who challenged Hollywood’s very notions of masculinity and redefined what it meant to be the Sexiest Man Alive. Featuring never-before-seen home videos, photographs and original interviews with those who knew Patrick best—including the illustrious costars of his biggest films—this documentary dives beyond his status as a sex-symbol to reveal the complexities of an often misunderstood movie star. From his ferocious drive, to his most iconic roles and off camera battles with alcohol and cancer, Patrick’s family, friends and collaborators reflect on the life and legacy of the man they endearingly called Buddy. Whether he was leading a pack of outsiders, performing acrobatics 10,000 feet in the air, strutting in full drag, or sweeping women, literally, off their feet, he approached every role with vulnerability and fearlessness. I Am Patrick Swayze channels the same tenderness and strength that defined not only Patrick’s beloved characters, but the remarkable man he was—a man who was born to be either a Texas cowboy, prolific dancer, all-star athlete or a true artist, who instead decided to be all of them. I Am Patrick Swayze features a star-studded cast including Patrick’s widow, Lisa Niemi, brother, Don Swayze, co-stars Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Sam Elliott, Jennifer Grey, C. Thomas Howell, Marshall R. Teague, Kelly Lynch and Lori Petty, director Roland Joffe, agent Nicole David, manager Kate Edwards, personal assistant Rosemary Hygate, stuntman Cliff McLaughlin, and bodyguard Frank Whiteley.

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Reviews

  • Just beautiful

    5
    By Mandyivy
    Patrick Swayze was a wonderful artist - this was a deeply moving testimony from those that loved him and worked with him. A pleasure to watch.
  • Does not disappoint...

    5
    By Field-light
    Wow you forget the impact and impression these icons may leave on your life. While Patrick Swayze has been simply a presence in movies and is part of my DNA as a film goer.....this documentary woke me up to just how great he was. We all knew it but, perhaps, took it for granted. I'm going to go google his filmography now and revisit his work. I am glad this film was done well enough and connected the dots for me as a fan on how great he was. Very touching. God bless his family and friends.

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