Gleason

Story

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.

Director

J. Clay Tweel

Writers

J. Clay Tweel

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

30 July 2016

Ensemble

Cast

• Steve Gleason

  Self

• Michel Gleason

  Self

• Rivers Gleason

  Self

• Paul Varisco

  Self

• Blair Casey

  Self

• Scott Fujita

  Self

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  Drew Brees

  Self

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  Eddie Vedder

  Self

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  Mike McCready

  Self

• Vinnie Varisco

  Self

• Mike Gleason

  Self

• Gail Gleason

  Self