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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
2024 documentary film
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is a 2024 documentary film about the life of American actor Christopher Reeve after a horse riding accident left him paralyzed, and his subsequent work as an activist for disability rights.[5][6][7] The documentary was directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, who co-wrote the script with Otto Burnham; its title is a reference to Reeve's role as Superman in the 1978–1987 Superman films.[3][8] Reeve's children Alexandra Reeve Givens, Matthew Reeve, and Will Reeve are featured in the film.[9]
A British-American venture, the film is a co-production by Words + Pictures, Passion Pictures, and Misfits Entertainment in association with Jenco Films, and was acquired for distribution by Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films, CNN Films, and the streaming service Max.[1][3]Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story premiered on January 19, 2024, at the Sundance Film Festival,[10&# 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. 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, as well as the first extended interviews ever fil American actor and activist (1952–2004) For the South African knife maker, see Chris Reeve. Christopher Reeve Reeve after the opening of Christopher D'Olier Reeve New York City, U.S. Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. Christopher D'Olier Reeve[1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, activist, director, and author. He amassed several stage and screen credits in his 34-year career, including playing the title character in the Superman film series (1978–1987). He won a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Award, a Gram
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Christopher Reeve
The Marriage of Figaro in 1985Born
(1952-09-25)September 25, 1952Died October 10, 2004(2004-10-10) (aged 52) Resting place Ferncliff Cemetery, Greenburgh, New York Education Occupations Years active 1970–2004 Works Full list Board member of Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Spouse Partner Gae Exton (1977–1987) Children 3, including Matthew Parents Family Website christopherreeve.org