Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Directors Ian Benhôte and Peter Ettedgui are interviewed November 8, 2024. 38 minutes
Christopher Reeve played the Man of Steel in four films, but his real super powers didn’t emerge until after his tragic accident. Filmmakers Ian Bônhote and Peter Ettedgui, who made Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, speak with Westdoc about their long journey to get the film made, Reeve’s family and their personal memories, clearance, licensing, financing and the essence of documentary characters. Heroism requires challenge. Christopher Reeves met the challenge and soared faster than a speeding bullet.
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