Doc About SUPERMAN Star Explores What Makes a Real Hero
By Movieguide® Contributor
The late SUPERMAN actor Christopher Reeve’s story will live on in a new film about his life.
The trailer for the documentary SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVES STORY released Monday.
In it, Reeve, who died in 2004, said, “My answer was that a hero is someone who commits a courageous action without considering the consequences. Now, my definition is completely different. I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
Reeve became a quadriplegic after a horse-riding accident in 1995, which proved detrimental to his quality of life and his career. Despite the tragedy, he defied the odds and pressed on amid his disability.
The Hollywood Reporter said, “Despite becoming a quadriplegic, the doc reveals Reeve overcoming earlier doubts about continuing to live and, lifted by the strength of family and friends behind him, devote his life to discovering a cure for spinal cord injuries and advocating for disability rights and care.”
Movieguide® previously reported on the upcoming film, which is set to release this fall:
A new biographical documentary following SUPERMAN star Christopher Reeve’s life will premiere in theaters this fall…
Per Deadline, “Safran showed a moving trailer involving Reeve’s son’s distress after the horse accident that left the actor paralyzed, the actor’s connection to pal Robin Williams, and his prep for his role as the Man of Steel in the 1978 Richard Donner classic SUPERMAN…”
“Everyone at Warner Bros. Discovery is incredibly proud to come together as one company to partner with Christopher Reeve’s family and the filmmakers behind SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY and bring his personal journey to audiences the world over,” said a Warner Bros. spokesperson. “WBD’s DC Studios, Warner Bros. Motion Pictures, HBO, CNN Films and Max are grateful for the opportunity to honor one of our company’s most cherished creative partners and to celebrate Christopher’s rich life and career.”
The film from Warner Bros and Fathom Events will be showing two days only: Sept. 21 and 25. Tickets can be purchased here.
