Look, Up in the Sky!: Amazing Story of Superman, The (DVD) (WS)It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a worldwide cultural phenomenon! The story of Superman is the story of the most influential, merchandised, and imitated character in the history of superheroes. But more than that, it is also the story of America. Since his arrival in the pages of Detective Comics in 1938, Superman has emerged as the ultimate symbol of the American dream--an immigrant who leaves his devastated homeland, to triumph (and re-invent himself) in the land of opportunity. Created by the sons of Jewish immigrants during a turbulent decade that saw the rise of totalitarian dictatorships, gangsterism, and the Great Depression, Superman--the unflinching champion of truth, justice and the American way--struck an immediate chord among both children and adults. Now, follow the story of a superhero who has endured generations of cultural change and spread to become a worldwide icon in Look, Up In The Sky! The Amazing Story Of Superman.]]
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-bulletproof-do-gooder Superman. In this documentary set to celebrate the release of X-Men director Bryan Singer's 2006 film Superman Returns, the exciting history of the Man of Steel is told through interviews and archival footage of past Superman films, television shows, and comics. A special sneak preview of newly released footage from Superman Returns ensured that fans received a comprehensive history of their favorite caped crusader that led right up to the release of the highly anticipated film. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Look Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman Movie Titles: Look Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman Format: DVD Color: Color/Black and White Rating: Not Rated Genre: Documentary Runtime: 120 Year: 2006 Release Date: 2006-06-20
