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How to Tell the Story of a Different Superhero
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Mia Galuppo
scrn logline
Intimate portrait of Superman star Christopher Reeve, exploring his life beyond the famous superhero role through rare family footage and candid interviews.
beat sheet
- Directors Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui gained unprecedented access to Reeve's personal archive, including home videos and never-before-seen footage shot by his son Matthew, offering an unprecedented level of intimacy.
- Despite being backed by Warner Bros. (the studio behind the Superman films), the directors had to fight to use certain archival footage and music, ultimately creating an even more personal and impactful film.
call sheet
Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui, Christopher Reeve, William Reeve, Matthew Reeve, Alexandra Reeve, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Daniels, Gae Exton, Warner Bros., Netflix, Juilliard, McQueen, Rising Phoenix, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, Nothing Is Impossible, In the Gloaming