The Truth of Richard Donner's Battle for Superman II

Dive into the dramatic and controversial world behind director Richard Donner's firing from Superman II, his intense battles with producers Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler, and how this behind-the-scenes feud led to one of the most famous alternate cuts in cinema history. Uncover the details of the unprecedented two-film production, and the massive problems involved with hiring replacement director Richard Lester. Why did the producers replace Donner after he had already shot most of the sequel? How did Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder react to the dramatic change in direction? And how did a dedicated effort decades later finally bring The Richard Donner Cut to light? #superman #richarddonner #superman2