"Christopher Reeve: Hope In Motion"

 

On May 27th, 1995, Christopher Reeve, known throughout the world for his role as Superman, was paralyzed from the neck down in a riding accident.  This intimate portrait filmed by his son Matthew, focuses on Chris’ remarkable recovery of movement and his constant fight to fully regain his mobility.

These two stirring documentaries, Hope in Motion and Choosing Hope, follow Chris closely over many months of treatment and public campaigning for funds for stem cell research. Everyday aspects of his family life are combined with regular visits to a medical center, documenting his recovery beginning with the movement of a single finger.

Sadly, Chris died before his most fervent wish could come to pass. What emerges through this film is a portrait of an intelligent, determined, candid and outspoken man who was able to maintain his sense of humour in the face of adversity. His inspiring personality will shine through as you follow his unpredictable, emotional journey.

  • Contains two stirring documentaries, Hope in Motion and Choosing Hope, filmed over a 2 year period by Christopher Reeve’s son Matthew.

  • Features candid interviews with Christopher Reeve, his doctors and footage of his rehabilitation.

  • Special Features include a candid interview with Christopher about his injury: an interview Jim MacLaren, Jesse Billauer and Brooke Ellison about living with spinal cord injuries; a featurette about the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center.

  • A portion of the profits will benefit the Christopher Reeve Foundation.

RUNNING TIME:  2 hours plus bonus material

$26.98