A horse-riding accident in 1995 left Christopher Reeve paralyzed from the neck down, prompting his advocacy for disability rights and spinal cord injury research.
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A horse-riding accident in 1995 left Christopher Reeve paralyzed from the neck down, prompting his advocacy for disability rights and spinal cord injury research.
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Synopsis
Christopher Reeve grew up in a complicated family and became known for his role as Superman in films from 1978 to 1987. In 1995, a horse-riding accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Following this, he became a strong advocate for spinal cord injury research and disability rights. Reeve worked closely with the Christopher Reeve Foundation to raise funds and awareness for paralysis research. His children, Alexandra, Matthew, and Will, share their memories and perspectives in this documentary.
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The GuardianThe life of the actor who played Superman before becoming paralysed, told by his own children, is poignant enough so why the cod-mythic animations and pompous music?
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Why Watch
- Meet Christopher Reeve's family and their insights.
- See the impact of Reeve's activism for disability rights.
- Find out about Reeve's struggles with typecasting.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on January 19, 2024, at the Sundance Film Festival.
- Christopher Reeve's father, Franklin, had a strained relationship with him.
- The documentary won six awards at the Critics' Choice Documentary Awards.
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Who directed Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story?
The documentary was directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui.
When did Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story premiere?
It premiered on January 19, 2024, at the Sundance Film Festival.
What awards did Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story win?
It won the Best Documentary award at the British Academy Film Awards and the Producers Guild of America, and six awards at the Critics' Choice Documentary Awards.
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