Christopher Reeve
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Alexandra Reeve
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William Reeve
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Matthew Reeve
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Christopher Reeve | Alexandra Reeve | William Reeve | |||
Matthew Reeve |
Christopher Reeve | Alexandra Reeve | ||
William Reeve | Matthew Reeve |
Moving backward and forward in time, filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui expertly weave together a dual narrative exploring the life-changing impact of two pivotal moments in Christopher Reeve's career: being cast in 1978's Superman and becoming paralysed in 1995. Decades before superheroes took over the cinemas, Reeve made the world believe a man could fly; his accident brought worldwide awareness of disability. In Super/Man, Reeve's family and close confidantes demonstrate remarkable candour in their reflections on life before and after the accident. The result is a deeply moving film foregrounding the man behind Superman – not a hagiography, but a full-fledged portrait that encompasses both the soaring heights and the dark depths of Reeve's journey.