Review of Gleason (2016) by Marcos R — 14 Aug 2016

Best documentary I've seen in a long time!

This review of Gleason (2016) was written by Marcos R on 14 Aug 2016.

Gleason has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Andy B (1,077) on 17 Aug 2016

Inspiring and important. As a father, son, and partner, it affected me in a way that will last…

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By Greg R (1,187) on 06 Nov 2016

Wow. Just wow. Most powerful movie I've seen since I can remember. Wasn't expecting…

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By Anthony P (714) on 10 May 2017

Awesome, one of the best documentaries I've seen in a long time…

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By Tom Huddleston (600) for Time Out London (344) on 13 Mar 2017

As an insight into the way families cope with adversity this is both razor-sharp and completely heartbreaking…

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By Joel Watson (1) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 19 Mar 2017

With any luck the film will raise awareness for a horrendous disease, and it's well worth a watch for its honest portrayal of a man fighting…

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By Carlos D (596) on 03 Jan 2017

This changed my life...I have lost my husband at age 38 to atherosclerosis and was left behind with 3 small boys…

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By Dan Webster (147) for Spokesman-Review (Washington) (147) on 15 Mar 2017

[Gleason] is not simply another inspiring story of one man's valiant fight against disease…

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By Dorianator F (445) on 11 Dec 2016

Heartwarming movie and makes you hopeful about ALS…

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By Matt Borcas (1) for The Ringer (285) on 13 Aug 2017

Gleason manages to instill those triumph-of-the-human-spirit feelings despite, or maybe because of, the unvarnished and uncomfortable look…

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 09 Oct 2016

Just saw this at the London Film festival. Instantly became my new favorite documentary. There was not a dry eye in the theatre…

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