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Gleason

Gleason

8.4

56 votes

July 30, 2016

1h 50m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by

J. Clay Tweel

Where to watch

In United States

Stream

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Rent

Fandango At Home

Cast

S

Steve Gleason

Self
M

Michel Gleason

Self
R

Rivers Gleason

Self
P

Paul Varisco

Self
B

Blair Casey

Self
S

Scott Fujita

Self
Drew Brees

Drew Brees

Self
Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

Self
Mike McCready

Mike McCready

Self
V

Vinnie Varisco

Self
M

Mike Gleason

Self
G

Gail Gleason

Self
K

Kyle Gleason

Self

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