Hiiumaa Cinema: I Am Rocky

Before Rocky became one of cinema’s most beloved heroes, Sylvester Stallone was an unknown actor whose path into Hollywood was repeatedly blocked. This is the incredible true story of how he fought for the chance to make a film that changed his life. Sylvester Stallone is an unknown actor who is used to hearing the word “no.” When he writes “Rocky,” Hollywood suddenly wants his screenplay—but there’s one problem. Stallone will sell it only if he gets to play Rocky Balboa himself. Anthony Ippolito plays a young Stallone in this remarkable true story about one of his best-loved films. I Am Rocky was directed by Oscar winner Peter Farrelly (Green Book) and shows how determination, desperation, and one seemingly impossible risk gave birth to a film legend.