Very few actors embodied the role of a superhero quite like Christopher Reeve. For generations of movie-loving audience members, Reeve was – and is – Superman. He first stepped into the iconic DC role in 1978’s aptly titled Superman,

Filmmakers Peter Ettedgui and Ian Bonhôte take IndieWire through the emotional creation of their "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story," which brings the real-life superhero back to vivid life.

Christopher Reeve is the perfect Clark Kent / Superman, and no matter how hard any actor tries, no one will be able to bring to the character what Reeve brought to him. It was truly something special,

Armed with home videos and interviews with Reeve's family and closest friends, "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" gives a powerful and honest look at the man who played a hero, and then became one after a devastating horse-riding accident left him paralyzed nearly 30 years ago.

Christopher Reeve's children Alexandra, Matthew and Will were a united front at the New York premiere of the documentary honoring their late father. See all the red carpet photos

Reeve's three children, Alexandra Reeve, Matthew Reeve, and Will Reeve, an ABC News correspondent, told "Good Morning America" on Wednesday at the premiere that the film is a tribute to their father's legacy and the lasting impact he had on who they are today.