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Michael Balderston

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story — how to watch, awards and everything you need to know about the documentary

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Christopher Reeve in Superman.

There have been many actors that have donned the cape and red spandex of Superman over the years; in fact, we're getting a brand new actor to do so, David Corenswet, in 2025's Superman. But for many, the first person that comes to mind when they think of Superman is Christopher Reeve, who is the subject of a 2024 new movie Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, a documentary about not just his time playing the iconic superhero, but his inspirational tale after he suffered a tragic accident that left him paralyzed.

After first being shown at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story garnered rave reviews. It actually hails from DC Studio, which is setting a new path forward with James Gunn. However, before they look to the future, they produced this documentary (in partnership with HBO Documentary Films and CNN Films) to honor the legacy of Reeve.

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