OSN+ subscribersccan now stream Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, the powerful and deeply moving documentary chronicling the life, career, tragic accident, and remarkable advocacy of legendary actor Christopher Reeve. Available on the platform’s Cinema Select channel, this documentary offers a profound look at both the man behind the cape and the hero he became after Superman.
The film traces two narrative arcs: Reeve’s meteoric rise from an unknown Juilliard graduate to a global icon as Superman, and his heroic journey after the devastating 1995 horse-riding accident that left him quadriplegic. Using never-before-seen home movies, personal audio recordings from Reeve’s own writings (Still Me, Nothing Is Impossible), and heartfelt narration by Reeve himself, the documentary delivers an intimate portrait that goes beyond the headlines and magazine covers.
What makes Super/Man particularly special is the emotional depth it achieves by including interviews with Reeve’s children – Alexandra, Matthew, and Will – as well as his late wife, Dana Reeve. The film also features reflections from close friends and celebrities such as Robin Williams, Jeff Daniels, Susan Sarandon, Glenn Close, Whoopi Goldberg, and John Kerry. Their stories reveal Reeve’s wit, kindness, and determination to transform his personal tragedy into a mission for good.
Beyond the glamour of Hollywood, the documentary focuses on Reeve’s unwavering courage in advocating for spinal cord research and founding the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. It does not shy away from his pain and struggles but elevates his resilience as a universal example of hope and human fortitude.
For Superman fans, the film offers a rare and touching behind-the-scenes look at Reeve’s life and friendships, especially his beautiful bond with Robin Williams. But even if you have never seen a Superman film, this documentary stands on its own as a tribute to human strength, family love, and the power to turn tragedy into meaningful progress.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is streaming now on OSN+
