Gleason

8.4

110m

2016

R

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.

Starring

Steve Gleason, Michel Gleason, Rivers Gleason, Paul Varisco, Blair Casey, Scott Fujita, Drew Brees, Eddie Vedder, Mike McCready, Vinnie Varisco

Directed By

J. Clay Tweel