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Following a devastating ALS diagnosis at the young age of 34, former NFL player Steve Gleason begins documenting his journey through video journals. As he and his wife anticipate the birth of their first child, he confronts his mortality and strives to create a lasting legacy. The film offers a deeply personal and moving reflection on life, love, and the challenges of adapting to a debilitating condition while seeking purpose and connection with others.

Following a devastating ALS diagnosis at the young age of 34, former NFL player Steve Gleason begins documenting his journey through video journals. As he and his wife anticipate the birth of their first child, he confronts his mortality and strives to create a lasting legacy. The film offers a deeply personal and moving reflection on life, love, and the challenges of adapting to a debilitating condition while seeking purpose and connection with others.

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Metacritic

80

Metascore

9.0

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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96%

TOMATOMETER

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90%

User Score

IMDb

8.3 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

83

%

User Score

Letterboxd

2.3

From 46 fan ratings

Movie Insider

4.00/5

From 4 fan ratings

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