'Super/Man' trailer out: Christopher Reeve's inspiring story comes to life
What's the story
Warner Bros has unveiled the official trailer for Super/Man, a documentary that delves into the life of late actor Christopher Reeve. The film, directed by Ian Bonhote and Peter Ettedgui, chronicles Reeve's rise to fame as Superman and his subsequent battle to find a cure for spinal cord injuries after a horse riding accident left him quadriplegic. The actor's family was actively involved in the production of the documentary, which features personal archival footage.
Documentary details
'Super/Man' trailer offers an intimate look at Reeve's life
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story provides a comprehensive look at the actor's life, from his early days in Hollywood to his iconic role as Superman and his tireless advocacy for spinal cord injury research following his own accident. The documentary includes interviews with Reeve's family members, friends, and colleagues, as well as never-before-seen home videos and behind-the-scenes footage from his film career.
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Family involvement
Reeve's son describes the documentary as a 'gift'
Matthew Reeve, the late actor's son, described the documentary as a "gift" in an interview with Variety. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to revisit his father's life through home videos and interviews. "Seeing things I hadn't seen before didn't change my perception of him but enhanced it...like some rare Australian interview done in 1977 that was uploaded and I didn't know existed," he said.
Critical acclaim
'Super/Man' receives high praise from critics
Super/Man premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January and received high praise from critics. Variety's chief film critic described the film as a "moving, wrenching, compellingly well-made documentary." Super/Man is set to be screened in select theaters on September 21, with an encore presentation planned for Reeve's birthday on September 25. However, a wider traditional theatrical release has not yet been announced.