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Summary 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 r...

Directed By: Clay Tweel

Written By: Clay Tweel

Gleason
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 29 Critic Reviews
80
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings
8.0
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Summary 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 r...

Directed By: Clay Tweel

Written By: Clay Tweel

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Generally Favorable Based on 29 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 29 Critic Reviews
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3% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings
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Generally Favorable Based on 13 User Ratings
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Production Company Exhibit A, IMG Original Content
Release Date Jul 29, 2016
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating R
Tagline Live with purpose. Love with purpose.
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, US
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination