Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Husband. Father. Fighter. Hero. Once you choose hope, anything is possible.

2024104 min8.1 / 10

An inspiring biographical portrait of Christopher Reeve's transformation from celebrated actor to paralyzed activist, balancing the tragedy of his accident with his remarkable resilience and advocacy.

Christopher 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.

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