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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is a 2024 documentary film about the life of American actor Christopher Reeve after a horse riding accident left him paralyzed, and his subsequent work as an activist for disability rights. The documentary was directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, who co-wrote the script with Otto Burnham; its title is a reference to Reeve's role as Superman in the 1978–1987 Superman films. Reeve's children Alexandra Reeve Givens, Matthew Reeve, and Will Reeve are featured in the film.

A British-American venture, the film is a co-production by Words+Pictures, Passion Pictures, and Misfits Entertainment in association with Jenco Films, and was acquired for distribution by Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films, CNN Films, and the streaming service Max.[1][3] Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story premiered on January 19, 2024, at the Sundance Film Festival,[10] and received a limited theatrical release in collaboration with Fathom Events in the United States on September 21 and 25, 2024. The film is scheduled for a wide release in North America on October 11.

Cast
In addition to featuring footage of Christopher Reeve, the film also features his children Alexandra Reeve Givens, Matthew Reeve, and Will Reeve.

Release
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story had its world premiere at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center in Salt Lake City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, followed by a post-screening Q&A session with the film's directors, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, and with Reeve's children.[

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