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Remembering Real-Life Superman Christopher Reeve 20 Years Later

Christopher Reeve cemented his place in Hollywood history with his iconic portrayal of the superhero, but he continues to inspire 20 years after his death

But as we mark the 20th anniversary of his death at 52 on October 10, 2004, Reeve now stands as a touchstone of courage and the power of optimism, proving nothing is impossible, there is no problem too big, and we are all capable of overcoming seemingly insurmountable hardships. Their son, Will, 32, and Christopher’s two older children with partner Gae Exton, Matthew, 44, and Alexandra, 40, contribute intimate memories and insights into their father’s legacy, intercut with home movies and repurposed film footage that is, according to Variety, “a moving, wrenching, compellingly well-made documentary.” Dana, a singer and actress with chestnut hair and soulful brown eyes, became the caretaker who held the juice while her husband sipped from a straw, snuggling against his cheek and lovingly wrapping her arms around his shoulders as he sat in his wheelchair.

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