The first official trailer for the highly anticipated documentary film “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” debuted today. It depicted an expected emotional film about the life and legacy of the Superman actor who defined the character for generations.
The film will premiere for two nights only, on Sept. 21 and 25. Audiences are looking forward to hearing about the streaming release, eager to enjoy the captivating story from the comfort of their own homes.
The documentary explores the story of Reeve and his astonishing rise from an unknown actor to an iconic movie star. His definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four “Superman” films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor before being injured in a near-fatal horseriding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down.
After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care, all while continuing his career in cinema in front of and behind the camera, and dedicating himself to his beloved family.
From the directors of “McQueen,” Ian Bonhôte, and Peter Ettedgui, this film includes never-before-seen intimate home movies and an extraordinary trove of personal archive material. It also includes the first extended interviews ever filmed with Reeve’s three children about their father and interviews with the A-list Hollywood actors who were Reeve’s colleagues and friends. The film is a moving and vivid cinematic telling of Reeve’s remarkable story.
