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Gleason

2016-07-30 · 110 min · ★ 8.4

Documentary

At the age of 34, former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS and given a life expectancy of two to five years. Weeks later, Gleason found out his wife, Michel, was expecting their first child. A video journal that began as a gift for his unborn son expands to chronicle Steve’s determination to get his relationships in order, build a foundation to provide other ALS patients with purpose, and adapt to his declining physical condition—utilizing medical technologies that offer the means to live as fully as possible.

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Directors
J. Clay Tweel
Production companies
Exhibit A
Countries
United States of America
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Top Cast

Steve GleasonSelf
Michel GleasonSelf
Rivers GleasonSelf
Paul VariscoSelf
Blair CaseySelf
Scott FujitaSelf
Drew BreesDrew BreesSelf
Eddie VedderEddie VedderSelf
Mike McCreadyMike McCreadySelf
Vinnie VariscoSelf
Mike GleasonSelf
Gail GleasonSelf
Kyle GleasonSelf

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