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DC Studios releases a trailer for Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, honoring the legacy of the iconic actor.
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Reeve’s journey from Superman to activist is shown in the documentary set for limited release in September.
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The documentary sheds light on Reeves’ life, legacy and advocacy; It helps raise awareness of spinal cord injury research.
The first DC Studios trailer for Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is released, and showcases the legacy of Christopher Reeve. While many actors have played Superman in live-action, the one star who will always hold a special place in the DC world is Reeve, whose journey after playing the Man of Steel in film was forever changed by the 1995 horse-riding accident that On the left he is paralyzed from the neck down. But despite the actor’s passing in October 2004, Reeve’s legacy continues and will be honored even more so this year.
Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Coming out this year. Set to be released in theaters only on September 21st and 25th, Gunn shared the first Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Trailer. While having a limited theatrical run, the documentary will be released on Max. Check it out below.
Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios also revealed a new synopsis for the documentary, which reads as follows:
Christopher Reeve’s story is an amazing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that showcased 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 – all while continuing his career in cinema in front of And behind the camera and devote himself to his beloved family.
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As Superman/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story continues the actor’s legacy
What happened to Reeve has always been one of the most heartbreaking stories in Hollywood. However, rather than let it stop him from contributing to the world, the Superman Actor opened doors for others in similar positions. Although there have been many stories about Reeve’s work, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story will shine even more brightly on his entire life and legacy.
further, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story will also give a whole new generation of Superman fans a chance to witness what Rave is up to. It will be especially important for those who never followed his Superman during and/or after the accident. The documentary also allows to spread more awareness to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, which continues the incredible work of helping discover treatments and cures for people dealing with paralysis to this day.
The fact that Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios went to great lengths to acquire the worldwide rights to Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is also a powerful way of honoring the late actor’s work behind and in front of the camera. Through Fathom Events, tickets are now available for the theater shows of Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
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Source: DC Studios