Sometimes an actor’s life off the screen is just as inspiring and captivating as the character he plays. That’s certainly the case with Christopher Reeve, who rose to fame when he portrayed Superman in several films in the 1970s and 1980s. His dashing good looks, bold activism and cheerful personality made America fall in love with him. (He also has the best Superman suit ever, but that’s another story.) That feeling only grew after Reeve had an accident in May 1995, falling off his horse and becoming paralyzed from the neck down. His persistence and openness in finding his new normal were indeed inspiring. Now, the trailer for Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story unveils a documentary that takes us through the ups, downs and relationships of his life.
Here you can find out more about what you will see in Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story as a supplement to this trailer:
From the directors of McQueenIan Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, this film includes never-before-seen private home videos and an extraordinary wealth of personal archive material, as well as the first in-depth interviews ever filmed with Reeves’ three children about their father, as well as interviews with the Hollywood A-list actors who were Reeves’ colleagues and friends. The film is a moving and vivid cinematic telling of Reeves’ remarkable story.
What is the release date for Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story?
Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Events release Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story in selected cinemas on September 21st, followed by an encore presentation on Christopher Reeve’s birthday on September 25th.
