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IMDb rating 8.3
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Critic rating 7.6

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

...a moving testament to the courage shown by Gleason and his formidable wife, Michel, as she prepared to have the baby.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 8

This is a tearjerker of a film but also a joyous one.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Katie Rife
rated 7

As an attempt to raise awareness of what it’s actually like to live with ALS, Gleason (as well as Gleason) should be lauded.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Spencer Moleda
rated 8

This portrait of a former NFL star suffering from a rare neurological disease is as life-affirming as it is heartbreaking.

Read full review at Little White Lies
Critic Eric Kohn
rated 7

...it’s the subject who does the heavy lifting in this earnest portrait built around Gleason’s video diary to his unborn son.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Cast & Crew

J. Clay Tweel
Director
Steve Gleason
As Himself
Rivers Gleason
As Himself
Michel Gleason
As Herself
Dan Romer
Composer

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Gleason is a powerful and inspiring documentary that follows the life of former NFL defensive back Steve Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 34. Given only two to five years to live, Steve decides to make the most of his time by building meaningful relationships, pursuing adventures, and finding purpose in the face of adversity. Through video journals and personal footage, the film offers a intimate look into Steve's journey and his determination to live life to the fullest, even in the face of a devastating illness.

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