Gleason March 27, 2016 Director Clay TweelGenre DocumentaryCast Steve GleasonRating RRelease Date July 29th, 2016 “At the age of 34, Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS. Doctors gave the former NFL defensive back and New Orleans hero two to five years to live. So that is what Steve chose to do - LIVE: with purpose, for his newborn son, for his wife, and to help others with his disease.” Gleason is the incredible story of former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason and his battle with ALS. Check out the trailer below.