The Super Son of Superman

There was no one quite like Christopher Reeve. While he was undeniably a total bada** as Superman, we saw his true grit after his life-changing accident. His son, Matthew, sits down with Tastemaker Mia Ljungberg to talk about the new documentary on his father’s life.

Introducing Galavante Contributor Mia Ljungberg

This year, as part of our series to profile our Galavante community, we are excited to announce Mia Ljungberg’s quarterly Tastemaker column. Mia is the founder of the LookUp Movement, which is an initiative to inspire people to look up from their phones. Mia hosts a monthly phone-free event to help people slow down and live a more present life. At the start of this new year, many of us take the time to slow down and reset — that’s exactly what Mia promotes throughout the year for better mental health.

An Evening with Matthew Reeve, Son of Superman Christopher Reeve

Mia co-hosted her last event with Matthew Reeve, the son of Christopher Reeve. Matthew lives in Stockholm with his Swedish wife, Anna-Lo, and children. The evening was a phone-free private screening of the recently launched Superman documentary about Matthew’s father, Christopher Reeve. It took place at the historic Grand Bio Theater in Stockholm. The event was followed by a Q&A with Matthew. Additionally, one of the best experts in Spinal Cord injury, Professor Claes Hultling joined in on the discussion.

Pictured: Mia Ljungberg, Audra Meduri, Matthew and his wife Anna-Lo, and Professor Claes Hultling in the forefront

The Story of Christopher Reeve

Despite the fact that the documentary is a tragic story, there is so much love and hope in it too. It reminds us that with the support of family, friends, and community, we can overcome even the most difficult obstacles in life. If you haven’t already seen it, it is now possible to stream it. The documentary has already won several awards and nominations for one of the best documentaries of 2024.

Mia sat down with Matthew over a “fika” (the swedish name for a coffee break) at the cozy Diplomat Hotel in Stockholm. This is their interview on how this documentary came to life, and where Matthew likes to go to for reflection and slowing down.

Mia: Can you share a little background on the documentary, and how you were part of it? 

Matthew: Yes! Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story has been in cinemas around the world this past fall. It is now available to stream on HBO/Max. We participated in the film as subjects. However we were not involved in the main production — other than giving our interviews. But, since it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2024, Warner Bros. acquired it for distribution. It’s been an incredible journey that my siblings and I are all extremely proud to be a part of.