Kevin Burns (III)

In this full-length documentary, director Kevin Burns chronicles the evolution of the mighty Man of Steel. Incorporating Superman's appearances in comic books, films, cartoons and on live-action telev...( read more  read more... )ision, the program takes viewers on a journey that begins with the illustrious hero's genesis and progresses through several decades. Also included is coverage of Superman's resurgence on the silver screen during the 1970s.

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Directed by: Kevin Burns (III)

Release Date: December 31, 2006

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DVD Release Date: June 20, 2006

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  • October 12, 2006
    An very remarkable documentary that's extremely accurate and gets everything almost right.
  • January 16, 2007
    Interesting but it's not something you'll watch more than 2 or 3 times throughout your lifetime.
  • December 29, 2006
    A great documentary chronicaling the entire superman story, up until Superman Returns.
  • December 10, 2006
    Wonderful documentary about the history of this classic character. Surprisingly touching, as well.
  • November 5, 2006
    A 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)as it was never intended for theatrical release. Nevertheless though, this is a film that recounts itself through a wide array of interviews and documented materials and gives a profound look at the caped hero in both comic and film form, and the lives of the people behind the blue tights. Thoroughly recommended for Superman fanatics, otherwise this will be a bore.
  • June 27, 2009
    this is what i wanted for many years!
  • December 20, 2008
    Great documentary about the Man of Steel movies and shows.
  • August 11, 2008
    This comprehensive and very detailed documentary about the man of steel covers everything you could possibly want to know from his comic book origins to the 2006 film Superman returns and everything in between that is associated with Superman.

    Narrated by Kevin Spacey.
  • July 23, 2008
    A 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.
  • June 15, 2008
    A great in depth documentary that tells you nearly everything you wanted to ever know about Superman.

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