I AM
PATRICK SWAYZE
Premieres
Sunday, August 18
9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Official Trailer
SYNOPSIS
I Am Patrick Swayze is a loving tribute to the prolific actor that showcases his life and career through untold stories, exclusive interviews, heartfelt home movies, and family photos featuring those who knew him best. The film explores his childhood in Texas and his enduring relationship with his widow, Lisa Niemi, who he met as a teenager at his mother’s dance studio. Known for undeniable star quality, the documentary is a window into an artist’s life that delves into Swayze’s remarkable film career working on huge blockbuster hits like DirtyDancing, The Outsiders, and Ghost. The film features interviews with Swayze’s friends, family – including his widow Lisa Niemi and brother Don Swayze, co-stars Sam Elliott, Jennifer Grey, C. Thomas Howell, Rob Lowe, Kelly Lynch, Demi Moore, Lori Petty, Marshall R. Teague, director Roland Joffe, agent Nicole David, manager Kate Edwards, personal assistant Rosemary Hygate and stuntman Cliff McLaughlin.
CAST
ACTORS/DIRECTORS:
Sam Elliott – Road House
Jennifer Grey – Dirty Dancing
C. Thomas Howell – The Outsiders & Red Dawn
Roland Joffe – Directed Patrick in City of Joy
Rob Lowe – The Outsiders & Youngblood
Kelly Lynch – Road House
Demi Moore – Ghost
Lori Petty – Point Break
FAMILY/FRIENDS:
Nicole David – Agent, close friend
Kate Edwards – Manager, close friend
Rosemary Hygate – Personal Assistant, close friend
Cliff McLaughlin – Stuntman, friend
Lisa Niemi – Widow
Don Swayze – Brother
Frank Whiteley – Bodyguard