From Hero to Human: The Inspiring True Story of Christopher Reeve, the Man Behind the Superman Cape

Before the rise of Marvel, “Superman” was definitely synonymous with superheroes, but did you know that the actor who truly laid the foundations of “Superman” and made the character world famous must be credited to actor Christopher Reeve and his own life. A superhero movie! After becoming famous as “Superman” he was paralyzed from the neck down after falling off a horse but it was then that he proved to everyone that Superman was the real…

Now the documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” will present his touching life.

Christopher Levy’s story is an amazing one, as he rose from an unknown actor to an A-list movie star. His iconic portrayal of Clark Kent set the benchmark for today’s dominance of the superhero cinematic universe. Christopher Reeves starred as the steel hero in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles in various films, showcasing his talent and versatility as an actor. That was until 1995, when he suffered a near-fatal horseback riding accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down.