Home Entertainment Christopher Reeve’s children Matt, 44, Alexandra, 40, and  Will, 32, honour their late father as they attend the London Film Festival premiere of new documentary Super/Man

Christopher Reeve’s children Matt, 44, Alexandra, 40, and  Will, 32, honour their late father as they attend the London Film Festival premiere of new documentary Super/Man

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Christopher Reeve's doppelgänger son Will and his two eldest children, Alexandra and Matt, headline the Super/Man premiere in London on Monday.

Christopher Reeve’s doppelgänger son Will and his two eldest children, Alexandra and Matt, headline the Super/Man premiere in London on Monday.

The actor, 32, looked beefy while wearing a tailored gray plaid suit with yellow detailing.

He donned his two-piece suit over a crisp white shirt and completed his look with a royal blue tie and brown leather shoes.

Will’s older brother Matt, 44, also put on a handsome display as he stepped out in a bright royal blue suit and matching polka dot tie.

Christopher’s only daughter Alexandra, 40, looked incredible as she graced the red carpet with her siblings in a blue and gold shift dress.

Christopher Reeve’s doppelgänger son Will and his two eldest children, Alexandra and Matt, headline the Super/Man premiere in London on Monday.

In the new film, the beloved Superman star's children talk about their father's life in a new interview with People.

In the new film, the beloved Superman star’s children talk about their father’s life in a new interview with People.

She completed her elegant ensemble with a red clutch, shiny gold modest heels, and gold leaf-pressed earrings.

In the new film, the beloved Superman star’s children talk about their father’s life in a new interview with People.

They revealed that the actor’s life is revealed in the “unbreakable” documentary.

It is believed to show aspects of his late father unknown to the public, before he tragically died from heart failure in 2004, at the age of 52.

After years of studying at Julliard, where he attended alongside Robin Williams, Christopher landed the role of Superman.

The iconic cast, with only a handful of credits to their name, catapulted him to global fame and stardom.

After becoming the best-known face of the Kryptonian hero, he was involved in an accident that changed his life.

He was paralyzed from the neck down in 1995 after a riding accident.

“Heroism is much more than superficial strength and a shiny image,” Will said of his father’s legacy.

‘It’s about integrity, being present to your family, persevering through difficult circumstances and continuing to have that joy in life. That was our dad,’ he said.

The film offers a rare glimpse into his life behind the scenes.

Actor Will, 32, looked beefy as he wore a custom-made gray plaid suit with yellow detailing.

Actor Will, 32, looked beefy as he wore a custom-made gray plaid suit with yellow detailing.

Will's older brother Matt, 44, also put on a handsome display as he stepped out in a bright royal blue suit and matching polka dot tie.

Will’s older brother Matt, 44, also put on a handsome display as he stepped out in a bright royal blue suit and matching polka dot tie.

Christopher's only daughter Alexandra, 40, looked incredible as she graced the red carpet with her siblings in a blue and gold shift dress.

Christopher’s only daughter Alexandra, 40, looked incredible as she graced the red carpet with her siblings in a blue and gold shift dress.

It is believed to show aspects of her late father unknown to the public, before he tragically died from heart failure in 2004, aged 52 (pictured with Matt and Alexandra in 1995).

It is believed to show aspects of her late father unknown to the public, before he tragically died from heart failure in 2004, aged 52 (pictured with Matt and Alexandra in 1995).

After becoming the best-known face of the Kryptonian hero, he was involved in a life-changing accident (pictured with his wife and son, Will, in 1997).

After becoming the best-known face of the Kryptonian hero, he was involved in a life-changing accident (pictured with his wife and son, Will, in 1997).

Christopher Reeve's life is brought to the big screen in the new tell-all documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life is brought to the big screen in the new tell-all documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve's life is brought to the big screen in the new tell-all documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life is brought to the big screen in the new tell-all documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

They reveal that the actor's life is revealed in this documentary

They reveal that the actor’s life is laid bare in this “unflinching” documentary that reveals aspects of his father that most had not seen, before he died of heart failure in 2004, at just 52 years old.

Christopher Reeve as the iconic Superman

Christopher Reeve as the iconic Superman

While he was famous for playing a superhero on the big screen, he exuded heroism from the way he carried himself after a tragedy, when he was paralyzed from the neck down in 1995 after a horse-riding accident.

While he was famous for playing a superhero on the big screen, he exuded heroism from the way he carried himself after a tragedy, when he was paralyzed from the neck down in 1995 after a horse-riding accident.

It will include his complicated relationship with his professor father, Franklin.

It will show an insight into how she left her partner Gae Exton, with whom she shared her first two children, Matthew and Alexandra.

“It’s beautiful to be able to see the full picture of a person’s life,” said Alexandra, who now serves on the board of directors of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

“There were ups and downs, but also two deep and true loves and (three) children who together blended into this beautiful family,” he continued.

Reeve’s eldest son, Matthew, had previously made two documentaries about his father, with footage from those films used in Super/Man.

“We wanted to honor his story, but not make it a sugar-coated piece,” insists Matthew, adding how important it was to see how difficult his life after the accident was for him, his family and his caregivers.

Christopher married actress and singer Dana Morosini in 1992, who gave birth to his youngest son, Will, that year.

Alexandra adds that the

Alexandra adds that the “true gift” of the tragic accident is that the children had more time to talk to their father.

Will, Reeve's youngest son, said he has watched his older brothers, Matthew and Alex, become

Will, Reeve’s youngest son, said he has watched his older brothers, Matthew and Alex, become “phenomenal parents…with my mom and dad shining through them in the best way.”

Will called his mother, “perhaps the most special person to ever grace this earth,” adding that she “had a unique combination of grace, beauty, compassion, courage and intelligence.”

He and his older brothers agreed that it was Dana who really kept the family together after the tragic accident that changed her life.

The film is directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, who said they learned a lot about how Reeve had changed mentally after the injury.

‘Christopher learned what was important after that. It wasn’t about doing a successful movie or more roles. “It was his family and we focused on their close ties,” Ian said.

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