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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

PG-13 In Theaters Sat Sep 21 1h 44m Documentary Biography TRAILER for List
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The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and 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 horse-riding 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.
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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

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An affectionate retrospective on Christopher Reeve's bravery and heroism in his own personal life, Super/Man takes to the skies in inspirational uplift.

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Ed Gibbs Time Out What the film does exceptionally well, above all else, is to portray the Man of Steel as a fallible family guy – an immensely gifted and passionate actor, activist, father and husband, who wanted to do the right thing, and ultimately did. Rated: 4/5 Jan 29, 2024 Full Review Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com Easily my big festival cry, something that moves you so deeply that the combination of sleep deprivation, altitude, and the movie’s subject makes it almost impossible not to get emotional. Jan 26, 2024 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety A moving, wrenching, compellingly well-made documentary... Jan 23, 2024 Full Review Sheraz Farooqi CinemaDebate A powerful tribute to one of Hollywood’s icons. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story beautifully balances Reeve’s journey as Superman and his heroic battle to cure spinal cord injuries and advance research to help families impacted by paralysis. Rated: 4/5 Sep 17, 2024 Full Review Rachel Leishman The Mary Sue Yes, this will be educational for many who didn’t know exactly who Reeve was, but for me, it was a reminder that one of my heroes was human like the rest of us, but he still did something extraordinary. Rated: 5/5 Aug 29, 2024 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily The film grapples with the question: what defines a hero? For Reeve, it was someone who found strength to persevere despite overwhelming obstacles. To me, it was simply Christopher Reeve. Jun 24, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and 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 horse-riding 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.
Director
Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
Producer
Lizzie Gillett, Robert Ford, Ian Bonhôte
Screenwriter
Peter Ettedgui, Ian Bonhôte, Otto Burnham
Distributor
Fathom Events
Production Co
Jenco Films, Words + Pictures, Misfits Entertainment, Passion Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 21, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 44m