New Christopher Reeve Documentary Explores the Man Inside ‘Superman’

One is left with deep sadness even while being strangely uplifted by all that the actor achieved before and after the injury that left him paralyzed.

©Warner Brothers, via Everett Collection
Christopher Reeve in 'Superman,' 1978. ©Warner Brothers, via Everett Collection

The filmmakers behind the new documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” are preoccupied with the qualities that contribute to one being considered a hero. The basic story of the eponymous actor’s life lends itself to such an inquiry: Primarily known for playing Superman, one of the most Herculean and valiant comic book characters, Reeve became paralyzed at the age of 42 after a horseback riding incident in 1995. His later dedication to causes important to people with disabilities then turned him into another icon, one of fortitude and tenacity. 

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