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Robin Williams was one of the first people to visit Christopher Reeves in the hospital after the accident that left him paralyzed. He came in dressed as a doctor with a thick accent and told Reeves he was there to give him a rectal exam, causing him to laugh for the first time

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Set to premiere in select theaters on Sept. 21, the film offers an intimate look into how Reeve transformed his personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for spinal cord injury research.

 

 

 

 

 

From his early days as a promising actor at Juilliard to his groundbreaking work as a director and activist, Reeve’s life was marked by resilience and profound impact. His near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 left him paralyzed from the neck down, after which he became a prominent advocate for spinal cord injury research and disability rights, using his platform to raise awareness and funds. Under his leadership, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation became a leading force in spinal cord injury research.

 

Tragically, Reeve died from heart failure in October 2004 at age 52. Despite the challenges he faced and his untimely death, Reeve’s work and advocacy continue to influence and inspire many

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