GLEASON (All Media Release USA 2016)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.9|5.0 Starsìììì

Gleason quickly becomes a model for what can happen when the focus is on life instead of death, on serving instead of lying down and helplessly accepting. It’s about turning irreversible, impossible circumstances into life’s possibilities as Steve Gleason fights for his life and continues the choice to live despite all odds. Great work for Director Clay Tweel as he captures the process of the fight for life. The film is well documented and perfectly portrays its heartfelt and moving story. Great work!!!

Storyline

New Orleans defensive back Steve Gleason contracts ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and documents the progression of the disease.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Clay Tweed for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Tom Lavia for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Himself (Steve Gleason), Himself (Mike Gleason), Himself (Scott Fujita), Himself (Mike McKenzie), Himself (Paul Varisco Jr.), Himself (Vinnie Varisco), Himself (Ryan Gootee), Himself (Paul Varisco Sr.), and Herself (Michel Varisco Gleason).

Himself (Brendan Weber), Himself (Kyle Gleason), Herself (Gail Gleason), and Herself (Michel Varisco Gleason).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This documentary is a ‘must see’ for anyone engaged in any kind of fight. The dedication to fight stamps itself across every scene to inspire and move forward no matter the circumstance.

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Ben Meyers