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Gleason

Gleason

20168.41h 50m

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
Written by J. Clay Tweel
Produced by Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita, Seth Gordon
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Top Cast

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Steve Gleason

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Michel Gleason

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Rivers Gleason

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Paul Varisco

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Blair Casey

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Scott Fujita

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Drew Brees

Drew Brees

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Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

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Mike McCready

Mike McCready

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Vinnie Varisco

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Themes & Keywords

new orleans, louisianabiographysaintsnfl (national football league)new orleans saints

About Gleason

Gleason is a documentary film released in 2016 exploring themes of new orleans, louisiana, biography, saints, nfl (national football league), new orleans saints. Directed by J. Clay Tweel, it stars Steve Gleason, Michel Gleason, Rivers Gleason. 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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