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Gleason

  • R
  • 2016
  • 1h 50m
  • Documentary
  • 8.4

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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Storyline

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.

Cast

Steve GleasonSelf
Michel GleasonSelf
Rivers GleasonSelf
Paul VariscoSelf
Blair CaseySelf
Scott FujitaSelf
Drew BreesSelf
Eddie VedderSelf
Mike McCreadySelf
Vinnie VariscoSelf
Mike GleasonSelf
Gail GleasonSelf
Kyle GleasonSelf

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