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Open your heart to Gleason, the Sundance and Hot Docs favourite that celebrates undeniable love and courage. Former NFL star Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 34 and was given a life expectancy of two to five years. Weeks later, he found out his wife 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 and adapt to his declining physical condition. This emotional powerhouse of a film draws an immensely moving and uplifting portrait of the family from over 1,300 hours of footage.
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