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Gleason

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Diagnosed with ALS, former NFL football player Steve Gleason starts to record video journals for his unborn son.

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Gleason stands out among sports-themed documentaries by offering a clear-eyed look at its subject's physical deterioration -- and an intimate portrait of the family affected by his ordeal.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 03/19/2017
3/5
The film-making might not be particularly polished, but the subject matter of this documentary is wrenching. Go to Full Review Ed Potton The Times (UK) 03/17/2017
3/5
The power of Clay Tweel's tear-jerking documentary, based on Gleason's video diaries, comes from the honesty and humour with which Gleason presents the gradual loss of control over his bodily functions. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 03/16/2017
4/5
A moving testament to the courage shown by Gleason and his formidable wife, Michel ... Go to Full Review Kip Mooney Central Track 08/10/2021
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Gleason is a moving portrait of a remarkable fighter. Go to Full Review Kelechi Ehenulo Confessions From A Geek Mind 08/26/2020
4/5
It's hard to write about a film without getting emotional and Gleason will pull on every heart string that you possess. Go to Full Review Thom Denson One Room With A View 03/06/2019
4/5
As one of the most moving documentaries of recent times, Gleason displays humanity in cuttingly stark detail. It finds beauty in the brutality of existence in the face of adversity... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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stewart M @estew 07/25/2024 gut wrenching powerful raw unforgetable. A view into the most intimate moments of a family dealing with the most difficult medical diagnosis imaginable. See more Eric R @ericrrichard 08/24/2023 Wow. That was a deep movie. Hard to watch but very emotional. I think what made it particularly hard was watching him go from an NFL professional -- strong, big, powerful -- to just withering away. And yet knowing that his brain was fully functional even as his body decayed. The relationship with his wife was so authentic and real. And his challenges so palpable. They don't have any "end credit", but I was surprised to learn that he is still alive 4 years after the movie came out. See more 06/27/2020 The amount of obstacles his wife and he overcame and continue to, what an inspiration See more 11/15/2017 What a story. I was trying to complete a task wile watching this movie. But was captivated by the story immediately. I put my task away and watched intently for 2 hours without blinking. A great story told simply, wile raising awareness for a noble cause. 5/5 See more 08/19/2017 For those interested in sobbing like children. See more 08/03/2017 The best documentary I've ever seen about ALS. See more Read all reviews
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J. Clay Tweel

Director

Steve Gleason

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Drew Brees

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Mike McCready

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Eddie Vedder

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J. Clay Tweel

Screenwriter

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Movie Info

Synopsis Diagnosed with ALS, former NFL football player Steve Gleason starts to record video journals for his unborn son.
Director
J. Clay Tweel
Producer
Seth Gordon, Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita, Mary Rohlich, Kevin Lake
Screenwriter
J. Clay Tweel
Distributor
Open Road, Amazon Studios
Production Co
IMG Original Content, IMG, Seth Gordon, Dear Rivers Productions, Exhibit A
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 29, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$576.6K
Runtime
1h 51m
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