Wed Feb 26 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## ABC News Correspondent Will Reeve Explores His Father Christopher Reeve’s Life in New Documentary
**NEW YORK, NY** – Thirty years after a tragic horseriding accident left actor Christopher Reeve paralyzed, his son, ABC News correspondent Will Reeve, is sharing his own journey of discovery in a new documentary, “Will Reeve: Finding My Father.” The one-hour special, premiering Wednesday on ABC and streaming on Hulu, focuses on a little-known nature documentary, “In the Wild: Gray Whales with Christopher Reeve,” filmed just months before the accident.
Will Reeve, who was only two at the time of his father’s accident, reveals that the documentary, showcasing his father’s adventurous spirit through scuba diving, plane flying, and whale watching, is his favorite film starring his father. Inspired by this footage, Will retraces his father’s steps, traveling to the same exotic locations in Mexico and near Siberia. This personal journey serves as a way for him to connect with the father he barely knew, bridging the gap between the Superman icon and the adventurous man captured on film.
“Finding My Father” is not only a personal exploration for Will but also an attempt to shed light on a different side of Christopher Reeve, one beyond his iconic role and his later activism. The documentary comes one year after the Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” which explored the full spectrum of Reeve’s life. Both films highlight the Reeve family’s strength and resilience, acknowledging the complexities and challenges they faced following the accident and the subsequent loss of Christopher and Dana Reeve (Will’s mother) to lung cancer.
Will Reeve’s emotional journey reflects his desire to understand and honor his father’s legacy, drawing not only on the “Superman” image but also on his inherent adventurousness and the values he instilled in his children. The documentary promises a poignant and intimate portrait of a father and son, offering a new perspective on the life of a beloved actor and activist.
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