The Christopher Reeve ‘Super/Man’ documentary left Sundance in tears, applause: What to know

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24-year-old American film actor Christopher Reeve stands before the Manhattan skyline dressed as the comic-book hero of the film ‘Superman’. Keystone / Getty Images

A new documentary film on the actor Christopher Reeve, popular for his role in the 1978 film “Superman” is making waves on social media for its raw and intimate look into the late actor’s life.

The film, directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, that documents Reeve’s life premiered at the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The film was met with tears, applause and “rousing standing ovation,” according to The Guardian .

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Matthew Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens and William Reeve attend the “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” Premiere during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 21, 2024 in Park City, Utah. Michael Loccisano / Getty Images

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Here’s everything that you need to know about the film, including its release date.

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