‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Documentary Expands to Theaters Nationwide

Superman III Christopher Reeve, 1983
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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, the documentary about the life and career of the late Christopher Reeve, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and will now expand widely in theaters across North America starting October 11, 2024. After the success of the Fathom Events preview screenings and the high ratings the movie has received, the film will now be available across the country for fans to watch.

A new trailer for the film has been shared, as well as a sneak peek on Good Morning America. In the trailer, Reeve, best known for playing Superman, can be heard talking about the 1995 accident when he fell off a horse and became paralyzed from the neck down. He said, “I ruined my life and everybody else’s. I won’t be able to ski, sail, throw a ball to Will. Won’t be able to make love to Dana. Maybe we should let me go.”

American actor Christopher Reeve (1952 - 2004), UK, 20th January 1984

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He continues, referring to seeing his wife Dana for the first time after the accident, “And then she said the words that saved my life: ‘You’re still you. And I love you.’” Reeve worked hard to recover as much as he could and was inspired to create The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to help others with spinal cord injuries. After his death in 2004, his family continues their work with the foundation.

Actor Christopher Reeve, his wife Dana and son Will arrives at the screening of "House Of D" during the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival May 7, 2004 in New York City

Christopher Reeve, his wife Dana and son Will in 2004. Matthew Peyton/Getty Images

Reeve’s son Will explained why the family felt now was the proper time to pay tribute to his famous father and share his story in a documentary. He said, “With 2024 being the 20-year anniversary of our father’s death, that felt like the right time to reintroduce him and his heroic story to the world.”

Get tickets to see the film at a theater near you on Fandango and watch the trailer below:

 

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