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Sky Arte Celebrates Patrick Swayze with Documentary on Tenth Anniversary of His Death

other · 2026-05-04

Sky Arte marks the tenth anniversary of Patrick Swayze's death by airing the documentary 'I AM Patrick Swayze' on Saturday, September 14. The film explores the life and career of the iconic 1980s and 1990s actor, featuring interviews with his wife Lisa Niemi, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Sam Elliott, and Jennifer Grey. It delves into his Texas upbringing as the son of an engineer-cowboy and a dance teacher, his rise to sex symbol status, and his personal battles with alcoholism and cancer. The documentary aims to reveal the gentle soul behind his rugged 'bad boy' image.

Key facts

  • Sky Arte airs documentary 'I AM Patrick Swayze' on September 14.
  • The documentary marks ten years since Patrick Swayze's death.
  • Interviews include Lisa Niemi, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Sam Elliott, and Jennifer Grey.
  • Swayze was the son of an engineer-cowboy and a dance teacher from Texas.
  • He achieved sex symbol status in the 1980s and 1990s.
  • The film covers his struggles with alcoholism and cancer.
  • Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune.
  • Artribune also publishes newsletters 'Lettera', 'Incanti', 'Render', and 'PAX'.

Entities

Artists

  • Patrick Swayze
  • Lisa Niemi
  • Demi Moore
  • Rob Lowe
  • Sam Elliott
  • Jennifer Grey

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Texas
  • United States

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