
With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.


“An unknown actor. An underrated director. The ultimate underdog film.”
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.

Sylvester Stallone
Narrator/Self (archive footage)

John G. Avildsen
Self (archive footage)

Carl Weathers
Self (archive footage)

Talia Shire
Self (archive footage)

Burgess Meredith
Self (archive footage)

Burt Young
Self (archive footage)

Joe Spinell
Self (archive footage)

Thayer David
Self (archive footage)

Tony Burton
Self (archive footage)

Bill Conti
Self (archive footage)
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic is a documentary film released in 2020 exploring themes of behind the scenes, making of, anniversary, boxing. Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson, it stars Sylvester Stallone, John G. Avildsen, Carl Weathers. Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
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