Gleason follows the life of ex-nfl football player Steve Gleason and his battle with Als through video journals and, later, camera footage. Gleason is the star here as his honesty is what draws one in. He has been described as a warrior poet and that description definitely applies. His travels with his wife are sure to pull at the emotional strings, but the film also feels honest in its intent and drive. That is largely due to Gleason and the people around him, but also to director Clay Tweel. It was a great pleasure to talk with Tweel as I asked him about the practicalities of financing a film like this, how involved Gleason and his wife were, and what his goal was in the making of this documentary. Enjoy the full conversation below.
Bill Graham: First off, I wanted to know the genesis of this project and in particular,...
Bill Graham: First off, I wanted to know the genesis of this project and in particular,...
- 8/1/2016
- by Bill Graham
- The Film Stage
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Clay Tweel’s film centres on the life of former NFL defensive back and New Orleans hero Steve Gleason, who made a big decision when he was diagnosed with Als and given a few years to live.
Amazon Studios holds Us theatrical, Tvod and Svod rights to Gleason and will release the documentary theatrically this summer in partnership with Open Road Films.
Seth Gordon, Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita, Tom Lavia, Kevin Lake, Mary Rohlich and Thomas McEachin produce Gleason. Mark Shapiro and Will Staeger are executive producers.
The film was financed by Img Films, a division of the sports agency, along with a large group of donors and supporters surrounding Team Gleason, including executive producer Paul Varisco and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Microsoft and Go Pro also supported the project.
Clay Tweel’s film centres on the life of former NFL defensive back and New Orleans hero Steve Gleason, who made a big decision when he was diagnosed with Als and given a few years to live.
Amazon Studios holds Us theatrical, Tvod and Svod rights to Gleason and will release the documentary theatrically this summer in partnership with Open Road Films.
Seth Gordon, Kimi Culp, Scott Fujita, Tom Lavia, Kevin Lake, Mary Rohlich and Thomas McEachin produce Gleason. Mark Shapiro and Will Staeger are executive producers.
The film was financed by Img Films, a division of the sports agency, along with a large group of donors and supporters surrounding Team Gleason, including executive producer Paul Varisco and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Microsoft and Go Pro also supported the project.
- 5/6/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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