Kevin Spacey, Kevin Burns (III)
From the comic book to the silver screen and beyond, few superheroes have left such a lasting impression on the fantasy-loving masses as mild-mannered "Daily Planet"-reporter-turned-high-flying-bullet... read more 
DVD Release Date: June 20, 2006
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January 28, 2011I've never been a fan of Superman, but this enlightening documentary really allows you to respect what is, in my opinion, an out dated character. This film details the highs and lows of Superman in popular culture, and avoids being just an advertisement for his latest incarnation... read more
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December 22, 2007Good information in this documentary. I recommend it for the folks looking to learn more about the Man of Steel on film.
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January 16, 2007Interesting but it's not something you'll watch more than 2 or 3 times throughout your lifetime.
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November 5, 2006A very intriguing documentary that lays itself as being a fan based affair only, or for people interested learn the history of the hero (because it's two hours spanning the hero from 1938 to 2006). Not a lot to say really, this isn't even really considered a complete documentary ... read more
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October 12, 2006An very remarkable documentary that's extremely accurate and gets everything almost right.
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June 7, 2008An amazing look into the entire history of the worlds first, and still greatest, superhero. From his early days in print, to Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, nothing is missed. There are many surprising facts that most Superman fans may not realize, including that he was first co... read more
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April 2, 2012This documentary on the history of Superman from his earliest origins in the comics throughout his many different incarnations in radio, serials, TV, animation, and films. It is extensive, well paced, and really interesting. I like certain aspects of the character but admittedl... read more
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July 23, 2008A very informative and thorough documentary chronicling the history of Superman in all his forms, from his comic book debut in 1938, all the way up to the making of 2006's "Superman Returns". Highly entertaining and informative. If you're a Superman fan, you'll enjoy it.
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October 10, 2007very insightful and well put together documentary with great celebrity interviews and Spacey does phenomenally as the narrator
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June 25, 2006
David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
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