WaterTower Music Releases Soundtrack for "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" Composed by Ilan Eshkeri
LOS ANGELES, September 20, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – WaterTower Music has released the original soundtrack for Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, composed by Ilan Eshkeri. The soundtrack is available now on digital platforms, ahead of the documentary's theatrical release on September 21 and 25. Directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, the film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios through Fathom Events.
The documentary chronicles Christopher Reeve's rise to fame as the iconic Superman and his transformation into a symbol of courage after a 1995 accident left him paralyzed. Eshkeri describles the score as blending traditional Hollywood orchestration with experimental techniques, reflecting Reeve’s journey from actor to advocate. Eshkeri said, “The score for this film captures the profound emotional journey of Christopher Reeve and his family... It’s a powerful musical tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.”
The directors noted that working with Eshkeri was a privilege, stating that his score played a key role in delivering emotional and immersive moments in the film. The soundtrack, featuring themes like "Super/Man" and "For a Reason," serves as a tribute to Reeve’s strength and legacy.
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story presents a deeply personal look at Reeve's life through never-before-seen home movies and interviews with his three children, along with conversations with his Hollywood colleagues. The documentary highlights Reeve’s activism in spinal cord injury research and disability rights, in addition to his acting career.
For more information, visit WaterTower Music’s official website.
Source: WaterTower Music via Business Wire
