With SUPERMAN (1978), director Richard Donner made audiences believe a man could fly – and ushered in a contemporary age of cinematic superheroes, brought to the screen with majesty and wonder. The titular Kryptonian – brought to life with humanity and earnest sincerity by an incomparable Christopher Reeve – is raised to the clouds by an iconic score by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree John Williams. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about SUPERMAN.
Join us at AFI FEST 2024 presented by Canva on October 23 for the world premiere of the documentary MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS, a comprehensive look at the prolific life and career of this legendary composer. Beyond this special event, the five-day festival features more than 150 films from 44 countries. Learn more and buy tickets.
