Gleason (2016)
Ratings:
8.4 (TMDb)
Released:
2016-07-30
Runtime:
110 min
Genres:
Documentary
Countries:
United States of America
Director:
J. Clay Tweel
Actors:
Steve Gleason, Michel Gleason, Rivers Gleason, Paul Varisco, Blair Casey, Scott Fujita, Drew Brees, Eddie Vedder
Synopsis
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.
