A biography of the actor who became well known for his movie portrayal of Superman and for his activities in support of nerve damage research since the riding accident that left him a quadriplegic.
Brooke Ellison discusses how she managed to overcome an automobile accident which left her paralyzed from the neck down and became the first ventilator-dependent quadriplegic to graduate from Harvard University.
Tells the story of Adam Taliaferro, a promising young football player who was paralyzed from the neck down after taking a hit from an opposing player in September 2000, and defied the predictions of doctors by learning to walk again.
A biography of the actor famous for playing Superman, discussing his activities before and after the accident that paralyzed him and focusing on his determination to go on with his life despite his problems.
Presents a short biography of Christopher Reeve, and chronicles his childhood in New York City, early acting appearances, later success in motion pictures, and his physical struggles after the accident that left him a quadriplegic.
In March of 1997, two secretly meet Dr. Jack Kevorkian. One of the brothers had been a quadriplegic for the past twenty-four years, fully dependent on his ailing mother for all of his needs. He had asked his younger brother to help him end his life and relieve the burdens on his family.
Actor Christopher Reeve tells the story of his life and career, and discusses how his focus and outlook has changed since 1995 when he was paralyzed in a riding accident.
