Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story 12A

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This film was last shown on 7 November 2024

To coincide with the release of Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story on 1st November, we have teamed up with ‘World of Superheroes’ for giveaways and an exhibition of limited edition artwork celebrating the original 1978 Superman film.

The exhibition will run in Showroom's lightwell from 1st - 15th November 2024.

Most of the artwork is available to purchase, with 20% of proceeds donated to Showroom Cinema. Visit www.worldofsuperheroes.com for more information and purchases.

The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down.

After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care - all while continuing his career in cinema in front of and behind the camera and dedicating himself to his beloved family.

From the directors of McQueen, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, this film includes never-before-seen intimate home movies and an extraordinary trove of personal archive material, as well as the first extended interviews ever filmed with Reeve’s three children about their father, and interviews with the A-list Hollywood actors who were Reeve’s colleagues and friends. The film is a moving and vivid cinematic telling of Reeve’s remarkable story.

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Director
Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
Year
2024
Duration
1 hour 44 minutes
Language
English
Cast
Christopher Reeve

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