
Gleason
2016 • Documentary
8.3 (51)
J. Clay Tweel
Director
J. Clay Tweel
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
July 30, 2016
Duration
110 Min
Language
en
Popularity
0.5456
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.