"You're only on this planet for so long — go for it now."
The wise words of pop culture icon Patrick Swayze kick off the trailer for I Am Patrick Swayze, the Paramount Network documentary on the Hollywood legend. The tribute to Swayze gives fans a full scope on his life and career through untold stories, home movies, and exclusive interviews with his widow, Lisa Niemi, and the star's friends and former costars. As seen in the trailer, stars like Swayze's Ghost costar Demi Moore, Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing), and Kelly Lynch (Road House) fondly remember the prolific actor's magnetic personality and undeniable talent.
The documentary explores Swayze's childhood in Texas, remarkable film career, and diagnosis with stage IV pancreatic cancer before he died at the age of 57 on Sept. 14, 2009. Watch the trailer above and keep an eye out for the ultimate birthday tribute to the star when I Am Patrick Swayze drops on Aug. 18.
