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.

Cast

Steve Gleason

Self

Michel Gleason

Self

Rivers Gleason

Self

Paul Varisco

Self

Blair Casey

Self

Scott Fujita

Self

Drew Brees

Self

Eddie Vedder

Self

Mike McCready

Self

Vinnie Varisco

Self