On September 21 and 25, 2024, the nearly two-hour documentary about how the late Christopher Reeve rose to stardom will be released in the US. Netizens who saw the documentary’s trailer were deeply moved, and below, readers can see rare photos from it.

October will start with the release of “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” which focuses on Christopher’s 1995 horse-riding accident that was nearly fatal. The accident left him paralyzed from the neck down and confined to a wheelchair.

He later became an advocate for disability rights and spinal cord injury treatments.

Long before the documentary’s trailer was released, the owner of the studio that produced it gave his review, making netizens anxious in anticipation of an emotional experience.

Netizens React to James Gunn’s Review of the Doccie

One notable person who commented on the documentary is the CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn. On February 22, 2024, Gunn took to his Threads account and wrote, “I saw the stunningly beautiful documentary ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ a couple of weeks ago.”

He continued, “It emotionally floored me. Peter & I knew DC Studios needed to be involved & I’m grateful to Peter & our WBD family at Warner Bros, HBO, CNN & Max for having worked so hard to acquire it.”

Gunn concluded, “It’s a wonderful film by wonderful filmmakers, not only for people like me who love Reeve’s work but for everyone.” Before even seeing the trailer, one person replied, “Will definitely be watching by (sic) it. Though my eyes are not ready for the tears.”

Another person confessed, “I’m really looking forward to watching. Christopher was and is an inspiration.” Anticipating it would be emotional, the netizen added, “I’ll have to keep a tissue box handy.”

A fan excited to see the documentary wrote, “Looking forward to watching!”ÂOn August 26, 2024, Warner Bros. Pictures released the three-minute and 38-second trailer. It elicited various reviews from viewers, with many feeling deeply moved.

The documentary’s trailer was shared on Reddit, where one person who watched it stated, “Man, I should not have watched that before going into work… tears streaming down my face.” A Redditor using the emoticon with tears running down its face said, “I don’t think I can watch this.”

Another person who attempted to watch it admitted, “Nope… didn’t even make it through the trailer… I am a mess around death.” No one could blame the netizens, as the trailer contains shocking bombshells and exclusive shots that will captivate viewers.

New and Captivating Information from the Trailer

The documentary about Christopher is not for the faint-hearted. There is a moment in the trailer where the late actor is heard lamenting about his life after the accident.

He sadly said this about his wife, “I won’t be able to make love to Dana [Reeve].”

Alongside footage of him lying down with a bald head and tubes attached to a ventilator on his throat, the late star grimly stated, “Maybe they should let me go.” A witness who saw Dana reunite with her injured husband emotionally recalled how she flew in and kept yelling, “I love you, I love you.”

She was seen lying next to him, touching his face, and kissing him while he lay on a hospital bed.

In the trailer, Christopher revealed the words his wife uttered that saved his life: “You’re still you, and I love you.”

Another person featured in the trailer and documentary is the late Robin Williams. Glenn Close recalled how Robin and Christopher were good friends because they could “match each other.”

Susan Sarandon noted how the “Mrs. Doubtfire” star also faced his own struggles throughout his life and believed they both “were aware of darkness.”

Speaking on stage at an event about Christopher’s situation, Robin shared that he was “fighting like crazy.”

The star said that when you find people who fight that much but still manage to keep their humanity, “that gives you great hope.”

Another clip showed Dana touching her injured husband’s hand, saying this about his paralysis, “That is tough because I can feel him, but he can’t feel me.”

The couple’s son, Will Reeve, also featured in the documentary. Christopher’s look-alike son noted how it must have been “hell” for his mother “knowing what she had lost.”

The late actor appeared in a shot where he was seen doing physiotherapy by cycling while seated.

Showing how inspirational he was despite his situation, he said, “I felt I needed to do something, not just for myself, but for everyone else in the same condition.”

Being “Superman” in a wheelchair wasn’t something Christopher hid; he chose to go public with it.

He and Dana made many public appearances where the late actor openly talked about his condition.

The “Superman” star and his wife even persuaded former President Barack Obama to create and sign The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act.

The act aims to enhance and advance research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation.

The late star, who is hailed as a hero, was credited with helping people learn to walk again because of his work.

Dana’s husband gave his previous definition of a hero, saying, “It’s someone who commits a courageous action without considering the consequences.” But, after his accident, his definition changed.

He believed a hero is an ordinary person who “finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”

Christopher became a quadriplegic after his accident and ended up using a wheelchair and ventilator for the rest of his life. He passed away in 2004. His family was involved in making the documentary, using personal archive material to tell his inspirational story.