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’Super/Man’ A True Hero’s Story


‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ is not just a documentary about a superhero; it’s a testament to human resilience and love, revealing that the true power lies in hope, not flight.

The documentary, directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, takes a nuanced and heartfelt approach to chronicling the life of Christopher Reeve, from his iconic rise as Superman to the near-fatal accident that left him paralyzed.

The film’s focus, however, is not just on Reeve the actor, but on Reeve the man: a loving father, husband, and advocate, who fought for spinal cord injury treatment until his death. The movie is as much a love letter to Reeve’s wife, Dana Reeve, as it is to the man himself, portraying her as a “super-heroic spouse” who stood by his side through unimaginable hardship.

What sets ‘Super/Man’ apart from other biographical documentaries is its balance of Reeve’s professional life with his deeply personal battles. The filmmakers masterfully weave in interviews with his family and close friends, including the late Robin Williams, who was like a brother to Reeve.

The film opens on the harrowing day of Reeve’s 1995 accident, immediately grounding us in the life-changing moment that reshaped not only his career but his entire existence. From there, the documentary alternates between Reeve’s pre-accident rise to stardom and the struggles he faced afterward, a dual narrative that underscores how his greatest role was not as a superhero on screen, but as a real-life fighter for hope and change .

One of the film’s strongest elements is its deep dive into Reeve’s relationships, particularly with his children and Dana. It is the children’s candid reflections on their father—how he was both larger-than-life and intensely human—that lend the film its emotional weight.

Will Reeve, his youngest son, recounts with heart-wrenching honesty the difficulty of growing up with a father who was both a hero and a man in deep physical pain. Through home videos and archival footage, we see Reeve’s struggle to reconcile his desire to return to a normal life with the physical limitations he faced.

At its core, ‘Super/Man’ is about love, not loss. It doesn’t shy from the darkness Reeve faced but focuses on how he and Dana transformed that pain into activism. The documentary reminds us that while Reeve is remembered for flying across the screen in a cape, his true legacy is the work he did from his wheelchair—advocating for those with disabilities, showing the world that paralysis could not diminish his spirit .

With its intimate interviews, stunning archival footage, and powerful storytelling, ‘Super/Man’ succeeds not just as a biographical piece, but as a universal story of resilience. As the credits roll, viewers are left not only mourning the loss of a great man but inspired by his enduring message: The greatest heroes don’t need to fly.

The true strength of this documentary is how it makes you believe, again, that Christopher Reeve could fly—even when grounded.

Daily Tear Therapy


I try to cry daily.

Sometimes it’s as simple as thinking of Sam. Other times, I need a little more: Jack realizing he’s dead along with his father at the end of Lost (oh yeah, spoiler), or Harold and Maude saying their last goodbyes. Or maybe it’s a song from my “Break My Heart” playlist, which is 29 hours of music and growing.

I think crying regularly is important—at least as often and as hard as I laugh.

That part’s easy, though. You’ve got The Simpsons on demand for instant laughs.

But here’s the real point: don’t be afraid of feeling shitty. In the bland, smiley Alphaverse, I know that’s frowned upon, but maybe that’s why they’re so fucked up.

We’ve built a world that treats sadness like a flaw. If the Alphaverse crew had their way, they’d probably patch it out of the human condition in the next software update.

But those tears? They aren’t bugs in the system—they’re proof it’s working.

Each time I press play on that 29-hour playlist, I’m making the choice to feel it all. Every song unlocks a different memory, a new room in the heart. I visit all regularly. A memory opens each door, a memory shuts it the same way.

You can’t selectively numb emotions. Try to block out sadness, and joy has a harder time getting through. Shut down the tears, and you’ll eventually forget how to laugh from your gut.

There’s also science behind this. Crying isn’t just about emotional release—it’s a physical process that benefits your body. When you cry emotional tears, your body releases stress hormones like cortisol. Studies have shown that crying can lower heart rate, blood pressure, and even promote better sleep .

Emotional tears are chemically different from the ones you shed cutting onions; they contain more protein, which helps remove toxins from your system . It’s like a mini detox, triggered by your emotions.

Crying can stimulate the release of endorphins—your body’s natural painkillers. That’s why you often feel calmer, even relieved, after a good cry.

So yeah, bring on the tearjerkers. Give me the playlist that cuts deep. Let me think about Sam until the tears come. Because in a world that’s afraid to feel anything too deeply, maybe crying daily isn’t just therapeutic—it’s resigned rebellion.

When Harold says goodbye to Maude, when Jack’s face crumples with realization, when the perfect song hits just right—that’s when I know I’m still human. Still feeling. And that’s the point of all art.