Matthew Reeve

Christopher Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care.

Christopher Reeve's life with paralysis is chronicled, along with his attempted recovery and goal to walk again.

A detailed portrait of Christopher and Dana Reeve in the aftermath of his paralyzing 1995 fall from a horse.