This hugely warm and uplifting BAFTA-winning documentary on the life of (Superman) actor Christopher Reeve before and after his horrifying horseriding accident that left him almost completely paralysed is an exceptional account of human courage, hope, love and determination. The extensive contributions by his family members, notably his wife, ex-wife and children, are open and emotional, made even more impactful by Reeves's own words and family footage. In addition, Hollywood actors such as his great friend Robin Williams bridge his film-star life and that of the committed family man to good effect here. The film flows beautifully, weaving together the two main parts of Reeves's life effortlessly. Both heartbreaking and heartwarming and just the right side of oversentimentality, this superior documentary tells its powerful story very well indeed.
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