I Am Rocky

“I Am Rocky” is a film about the making of “Rocky” and the path the then-unknown Sylvester Stallone took before becoming one of the greatest icons of world cinema. It is directed by Peter Farrelly, Oscar winner for “Green Book.” The film hits cinemas on the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “Rocky.” Anthony Ippolito, known from “The Offer,” plays Stallone. The cast also includes: - Matt Dillon, Oscar nominee, - AnnaSophia Robb, star of a Netflix series, - Tracy Letts, Emmy nominee, - Toby Kebbell, BAFTA nominee. The story takes place in New York in the mid-1970s. Stallone is then an unknown actor, barely making ends meet. He writes a screenplay about a boxer from a poor Philadelphia neighborhood, seeing in him not only a chance for success but also a reflection of his own life. Yet no one believes he should play the lead role. Producers make him generous offers, but Stallone turns them down one after another because he wants to play the hero he created himself. He risks his career, his money, and his family's future. The film is about determination, courage, and belief in oneself. These qualities led to “Rocky,” which earned 10 Oscar nominations and won 3 statuettes.