Film · 2016 · 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.
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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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Gleason (2016) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 50m documentary directed by J. Clay Tweel is rated 8.4/10 by 57 viewers.
Gleason was released on July 30, 2016.
Gleason was directed by J. Clay Tweel.
Gleason has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Gleason is categorized as Documentary.
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