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Gleason

2016 · Movie · R · 110 min

7.7(55)unSUB Rating

Documentary

A former pro football player learns he has a life-changing illness just as he and his partner are expecting their first child. What starts as a personal video message grows into an intimate record of family, friendship, and finding purpose, as he adapts to new limits and explores technology to keep living fully.

Also known as The Gleason Project

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Details
Years
2016
Release date
2016-07-30
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
110 min
TMDB rating (input)
8.4/10 (55 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an intimate, emotional real-life story about family, purpose, and resilience, similar in spirit to TINA or Val; Not for you if you prefer light, escapist viewing.

Pros: deeply personal journey; moving family moments; inspiring resilience | Cons: emotionally heavy themes; medical realities upfront; intimate footage style

Themes

  • new orleans, louisiana
  • biography
  • saints
  • nfl (national football league)
  • new orleans saints

Cast & crew

  • SG

    Steve Gleason

    as Self

  • MG

    Michel Gleason

    as Self

  • RG

    Rivers Gleason

    as Self

  • PV

    Paul Varisco

    as Self

  • BC

    Blair Casey

    as Self

  • SF

    Scott Fujita

    as Self

  • Drew Brees

    Drew Brees

    as Self

  • Eddie Vedder

    Eddie Vedder

    as Self

  • Mike McCready

    Mike McCready

    as Self

  • VV

    Vinnie Varisco

    as Self

Directed by J. Clay Tweel