The Christopher Reeve Story online, you’re not alone. This documentary-style film chronicles Christopher Reeve’s iconic role as Superman and delves into the profound impact of his life-changing accident.

His performance will inevitably be compared to Christopher Reeve’s, who became world famous for playing the superhero in the 1970s, embodying the role for a generation before a tragic horse-riding accident left him paralysed.

RadioTimes.com spoke to the film's directors, Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, who revealed the one note that they got when making the documentary from Reeve's children Matthew, Alexandra and Will.

Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui go behind the Superman cape and Clark Kent specs with this DC produced Christopher Reeve documentary. Read the review.

Undoubtedly, there is tragedy in the Christopher Reeve story but it’s a life and legacy sustained by the love and support of his family, and the result is an intensely emotional but truly life-affirming portrait of a real-life hero.