The Rocky Revival: How "I Play Rocky" Captures the Spirit of America's Favorite Underdog Story The film "I Play Rocky" is a behind the scenes look at the making of the 1976 classic, but it's more than just a nostalgic tribute.
It's an exploration of the enduring power of underdog stories in American culture and the collective obsession with tales of perseverance and self reinvention.
On its surface, the movie is a biographical drama about Sylvester Stallone's struggles as a young actor trying to make it big with his script for Rocky.