Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
8.1/10
Rating
104 min
Runtime
2024
Release Year
Ian Bonhôte
Director
Cast
Christopher Reeve, Will Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Gae Exton, Glenn Close
Quick Synopsis
Christopher Reeve was best known for playing Superman in four films, but he also took on many other roles that showed his skill as an actor. In 1995, he suffered a serious horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Following this life-changing injury, Reeve became a dedicated advocate for spinal cord injury research and disability rights, using his public profile to raise awareness and support for these causes.
Detailed Synopsis of Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
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.
