The Road to ‘Rocky’: Making the Underdog Biopic Had Its Struggles, Too

“I Play Rocky,” which revisits Sylvester Stallone’s breakout role, became a surprise festival hit this year. But getting it made was a long-shot undertaking.

​“I Play Rocky,” which revisits Sylvester Stallone’s breakout role, became a surprise festival hit this year. But getting it made was a long-shot undertaking.