Christopher Reeve’s Heroic Journey Explored in ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Trailer

Warner Bros. has unveiled the trailer for ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’, offering a poignant look into the life of the late DC icon. The documentary serves as a tribute to Reeve, chronicling his remarkable transformation from a beloved on-screen superhero to a real-life hero.

The film delves deep into Reeve’s personal experiences, featuring emotional moments with his family, 

including his children Matthew, Alexandra, and Will, as well as his late wife, Dana Reeve. Dana, who passed away in 2006 after battling lung cancer, also shares her perspective in the trailer, adding to the documentary’s emotional depth.

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Close friends of Reeve, such as Glenn Close and Susan Sarandon, also appear, offering their reflections on his life and legacy. The trailer includes touching scenes of Reeve interacting with fans and enjoying life, capturing his vibrant spirit before tragedy struck.

The trailer also depicts the life-altering accident that changed Reeve’s life forever. The footage shows the moment when Reeve fell from a horse during an equestrian competition, an accident that left him paralysed from the neck down.

In one particularly heartrending moment, the trailer includes a voiceover from Reeve himself, expressing his deep despair following the accident: “I ruined my life and everybody else’s. I won’t be able to ski, sail, or throw a ball to Will. Won’t be able to make love to Dana. Maybe they should let me go.”

Despite his suffering, Reeve’s heroic spirit endured. Together with Dana, he became a fierce advocate for disability rights and spinal cord injury research, founding the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, which continues to support stem cell research and legislation.

-Sushmita Sarkar