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 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.
Ultimately, Super/Man is not about looking back so much as it is about continuing forward with the drive and spirit that Christopher modeled and instilled in us all. It is the hope of the Reeve family, our Foundation, and the entire community to which we serve, that this documentary leads to important discussions about disability. From the unvarnished truths of family tragedy to the national discourse and legislation that impacts all our lives, Christopher and Dana’s work is far from finished — through the commitment and support of our community and donors, their legacies continue.
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Christopher Reeve always believed that “An idea begins with an individual and they share the idea with more individuals. Eventually, it becomes a movement.” With your gift today, you can help us continue his legacy in honor of 20th anniversary of his passing.
October 10 marked the 20th anniversary of Christopher Reeve’s passing. For millions of Americans, Christopher Reeve will always be Superman. This year, in a special tribute to both Christopher and Dana Reeve’s legacy, Will Reeve had the privilege of lighting the Empire State Building in honor of the ongoing work of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and the national release of the Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
Executive Memo from Maggie Goldberg
I had the pleasure and honor of joining Alexandra, Matthew, and Will Reeve at the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival, where “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” held its premiere and a special spot at the opening of the festival. The documentary – and the audience’s emotional reaction – was exhilarating. As we approach the 20th anniversary of Christopher’s passing this October, I hope this extraordinary film provides an opportunity to ensure that spinal cord injury is visible on a world stage – prominence that is too rarely afforded to those living with disabilities.
Having loved Christopher and Dana Reeve immensely, I was moved to tears as they appeared in never-before-seen footage, as herculean as I remember, but more vulnerable and raw than ever before as well.
The film, arriving 20 years after Christopher’s death, challenges its audience to better understand the complex ambitions that shaped him, not only in his work as an actor, but as an athlete and advocate and father. Here, Christopher’s triumphs and struggles – including his absence from Matthew and Alexandra’s early life, his frustrations with the movie that defined him, and his at-times blinkered drive to transform spinal cord injury research – are given equal weight. And that, says Matthew, is the point.
Christopher Reeve became a cultural phenomenon nearly 50 years ago when he took up the cape and portrayed Superman on the big screen. His children, Matthew Reeve, Will Reeve and Alexandra Reeve Givens, join the show to dish on the new documentary covering their father’s life and legacy, “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” and open up about their memories of the fateful accident that left him paralyzed, including a hilarious prank from close family friend Robin Williams. They also share how they continue to turn the tragedy into a message of hope through the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Will talks about the documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” losing both of his parents when he was young, raising hundreds of millions of dollars for The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, his dad chasing a bike thief, other celebrities who wanted to play Superman, and the theatrical release of the documentary which opens nationwide on October 11th.
Christopher Reeve’s children, including ABC News’ Will Reeve, share memories of their father before and after his accident, including rarely seen home video from their new documentary, “Superman.”
Will, Alexandra and Matthew Reeve share why they wanted to look back on their father’s storied career in “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” ahead of the 20th anniversary of his death.
Christopher Reeve’s children, Alexandra Reeve Given and Matt Reeve, join CNN’s Anderson Cooper to discuss their father’s life and legacy and the upcoming film about his story.
Jay Towers attended this special night with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for Superman: The Christopher Reeve Story.
The late Christopher Reeve’s children open up to ET’s Rachel Smith about honoring their parents in ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,’ in theaters for one day only on Sept. 21, followed by an encore performance on Sept. 25. Will, Alexandra and Matthew Reeve take Superman fans inside their father’s triumphs and tragedies with new sit-down interviews and rare home movies. Christopher Reeve died at 52 years old in 2004, nearly a decade after a horse-riding injury paralyzed him from the neck down. Their mother, Dana Reeve, died months later from lung cancer.
Ian Bonhôte (Co-Director, Producer, Co-Writer), Peter Ettedgui (Co-Director, Writer) and doc subjects Alexandra Reeve Givens, Matthew Reeve, Will Reeve chat with The Hollywood Reporter in Park City during the Sundance film festival about creating a complicated and complex documentary about Christopher Reeve for ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ and being proud of their father’s legacy.
The docu features never-before-seen home movies and personal archives to reveal how Reeve went from unknown actor to iconic movie star as the ultimate screen superhero. He became an activist after the horse riding accident left him a quadriplegic and dependent on a ventilator to breathe.
ABC News’ Diane Sawyer spoke with Matthew, Alexandra, and Will Reeve.
The Superman actor’s three kids open up about their father’s life after the tragic accident that left him paralyzed — including how he found joy and a new sense of purpose despite never walking again.
“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” releases nationwide on Sept. 21.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is a documentary following the life of one of the most iconic actors ever to don a cape.
The new documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” follows the late Hollywood legend’s rise to fame and journey to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
DC Studios and Fathom Events are partnering to bring the documentary to the big screen.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve story – is set to be released in cinemas later this year.
Warner Bros’ Sundance acquisition Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is getting a September theatrical release.
A new documentary film on the actor Christopher Reeve, is making waves on social media for its raw and intimate look into the late actor’s life.
