Review of Gleason (2016) by Marcos D — 02 Aug 2017

The best documentary I've ever seen about ALS.

This review of Gleason (2016) was written by Marcos D on 02 Aug 2017.

Gleason has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Geoffrey Macnab (1,253) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 15 Mar 2017

The film is moving and insightful because it is more concerned with being honest than with being uplifting…

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By Ed Potton (195) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 17 Mar 2017

The power of Clay Tweel's tear-jerking documentary, based on Gleason's video diaries, comes from the honesty and humour with which Gleason…

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By Ethan M (233) on 09 Jan 2017

UAU... que filme! Emocionante e uma lição de vida…

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By Debra F (27) on 18 Aug 2016

It was amazing the degree of intimacy that they allowed…

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By Chris Hewitt (St. Paul) (2,277) for St. Paul Pioneer Press (4,360) on 17 Aug 2016

The gift of Gleason to moviegoers is that it depicts people who know they don't have all the answers and who are trying to figure them out…

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By Thrillist Entertainment Staff (19) for Thrillist (209) on 28 Nov 2018

What sounds like a completely devastating tearjerker is filled with humor thanks to its subjects' candor…

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By Stuart P (444) on 28 Jan 2017

A terribly sad and heartfelt movie, sometimes very difficult to watch…

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By Bernadette F (3) on 24 Aug 2016

Anyone who has a love one with ALS and taking care of them can certainly relate to this real life situation…

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By Chris Hewitt (2,086) for St. Paul Pioneer Press (4,360) on 17 Aug 2016

The gift of Gleason to moviegoers is that it depicts people who know they don't have all the answers and who are trying to figure them out…

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By Amy C (479) on 17 Aug 2016

Inspirational! The best documentary I've seen in 10 years…

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