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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.3/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 96% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 80/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 8.4/1056 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 85 | 100% |
Key crew
- J. Clay TweelDirector, Writer
- Saul Simon MacWilliamsOriginal Music Composer
- Dan RomerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Steve GleasonSelf
- Michel GleasonSelf
- Rivers GleasonSelf
- Paul VariscoSelf
- Blair CaseySelf
- Scott FujitaSelf
- Drew BreesSelf
- Eddie VedderSelf
- Mike McCreadySelf
- Vinnie VariscoSelf
- Mike GleasonSelf
- Gail GleasonSelf
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