FILMS

Super/Man richly documents Christopher Reeve’s meteoric rise to stardom through his portrayal of the iconic superhero, as well as the near-fatal accident that changed his life forever. The film explores Reeve’s transformation into an activist for spinal cord injury treatments and disability rights. Featuring rare extended interviews with his children and A-list Hollywood actor friends (Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels and others), as well as never-before-seen home movies and personal archival materials, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is a fascinating, cinematic exploration of a truly remarkable life. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures  

Official Selection — World Premiere — Sundance Film Festival  

"One of the aspects that makes Super/Man so satisfying is that for a biographical film in which tragedy and loss play such a central part, it’s rich in evidence of hope and kindness, gratitude and the resilience of the human spirit." — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

"Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story paints a rich portrait of Reeve as an individual, celebrity, activist, and family man, bolstered by commentary from his children and friends and, additionally, from Reeve himself." — Nick Schager, The Daily Beast

The welcome will be given by Pittsburgh’s own superman, Ryan Shazier. The film will be followed by an After-Party in the cinema lobby.  

Support provided by the Ryan Shazier Fund 

The mission of the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation is to give those with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and their caregivers the support, resources and funding they need to live independent and meaningful lives.