Gleason(2016)
Gleason Synopsis
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.
Gleason (2016) is a documentary film directed by J. Clay Tweel, released on July 30, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Steve Gleason, Michel Gleason, Rivers Gleason and Paul Varisco. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- J. Clay Tweel
- Writers:
- J. Clay Tweel
- Producers:
- Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita, Seth Gordon
- Cinematographer:
- Ty Minton-Small
- Composer:
- Saul Simon MacWilliams
- Production:
- Exhibit A
- Status:
- Released
Gleason (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Gleason before you stream it.
Gleason Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Steve Gleason
Steve Gleason
as Self
- Michel Gleason
Michel Gleason
as Self
- Rivers Gleason
Rivers Gleason
as Self
- Paul Varisco
Paul Varisco
as Self
- Blair Casey
Blair Casey
as Self
- Scott Fujita
Scott Fujita
as Self
Drew Brees
as Self
Eddie Vedder
as Self
Mike McCready
as Self
- Vinnie Varisco
Vinnie Varisco
as Self
- Mike Gleason
Mike Gleason
as Self
- Gail Gleason
Gail Gleason
as Self
Key crew
Directed by J. Clay Tweel, written by J. Clay Tweel, produced by Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita and Seth Gordon.
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Gleason Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 55 ratings.
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Gleason – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gleason online?
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Gleason (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gleason?
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The main cast of Gleason (2016) includes Steve Gleason, Michel Gleason, Rivers Gleason, Paul Varisco and Blair Casey. The film was directed by J. Clay Tweel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gleason released?
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Gleason was released on July 30, 2016 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Gleason worth watching?
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Gleason (2016) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gleason?
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