Christopher Reeve had his troubles, however his kids remember him for his most heroic qualities, which they hope to hold with them.

If ever there was an applicable title for a documentary on Christopher Reeve, it’s Super/Man, as not solely did he play the Man of Steel however proved to be one as properly. Truly, the story of Christopher Reeve is an inspiring one. Yes, he’ll at all times be Superman to all of us, however to a choose few, he was dad. Even nonetheless, the superhero shined by means of.

Speaking with People, Christopher Reeve’s son Will mentioned, “Heroism is so much more than superficial strength and a glossy image. It’s about integrity, showing up for your family, persevering through hard circumstances, and still having that joy for life. That was our dad…You show up for the people you love and give them everything you have because you don’t know how long you have with them. That’s something I took from my childhood and will carry for the rest of my life.”

While Christopher Reeve was not with out his flaws and his residence life had severe disruptions at sure instances – all of which is depicted in Super/Man – he nonetheless acknowledged as a rule simply what life was all about for these round him. As his daughter Alexandra put it, “It’s a beautiful thing to be able to see the full picture of a person’s life…There were high highs and low lows but also two deep true loves and [three] kids that together blended into this beautiful family.”

Christopher Reeve, after all, suffered a life-changing harm in 1995 when he was thrown from his horse, leading to him being paralyzed from the neck down for the remainder of his life. Soon after, he obtained concerned in activism for these with disabilities, standing as a fighter and champion. Reeve handed away in 2004.

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story debuted at this yr’s Sundance Film Festival, the place our personal Chris Bumbray hailed it in a 9/10 evaluation. The film opens on September twenty first.

Outside of the Superman films, what’s your favourite Christopher Reeve efficiency? Personally, I’m going with Deathtrap, a terrific darkish comedy/thriller that he made between Superman II and III.