Saving Superman

This documentary focuses on Jonathan, a man with autism living in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago. Revered by his neighbors for his helpful nature and long history of participating in the local Independence Day celebrations, he is affectionately called Superman. The film follows the community as they unite to protect his home from being lost due to a new construction project.

Directed by Adam Oppenheim and Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian, the film was released on September 19, 2025. It has a runtime of 11 minutes and features Jonathan Charbonneau appearing as himself. This production follows Safe Place (2024) and precedes Neon Banana (2026) in the directors' chronological body of work. Oppenheim and Mirpoorian also served as producers alongside Julie Spiller.