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Gleason
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Gleason

2016 · 110 min Documentary
8.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: J. Clay Tweel

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

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Steve Gleason

Self

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Michel Gleason

Self

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Rivers Gleason

Self

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Paul Varisco

Self

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Blair Casey

Self

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Scott Fujita

Self

Drew Brees

Drew Brees

Self

Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

Self

Mike McCready

Mike McCready

Self

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Vinnie Varisco

Self

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