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Gleason

Directed by: Clay Tweel
Runtime: 1hr 51min Year: 2016
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Directed by: Clay Tweel
Runtime: 1hr 51min Year: 2016
Country: United States
Last Screened: Thu 23rd Mar 2017

At the age of 34, former NFL star Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS and given a life expectancy of two to five years. Weeks later, he learns that his wife, Michel, is pregnant with their first child.

★★★★ “Powerful documentary” – The Guardian

★★★★ Independent

★★★★ TimeOut

★★★★ Total Film

★★★★ Radio Times

Determined to live his remaining years to its fullest, Steve goes on an expedition to Alaska, creates a foundation to help other ALS patients, repairs a rocky relationship with his father and embraces new technologies to help compensate for his deteriorating physical abilities — all with Michel’s unwavering support. Through intimate, heart-breaking and often humorous video-diaries, Gleason follows one family as they confront their new reality.