Gleason
Gleason

Gleason

8.3(52 votes)
2016
1h 50m
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.

Production

Exhibit A

Cast

Rivers Gleason

Rivers Gleason

Himself

Michel Gleason

Michel Gleason

Herself

Steve Gleason

Steve Gleason

Himself

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