Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky

The remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the making of a timeless and beloved piece of American pop culture: Rocky.

The greatest underdog story in movie history celebrates its golden anniversary in 2026. Rocky turns 50, and in Going the Distance, Mike Sielski delivers the definitive account of the film’s creation, the factors that drove Sylvester Stallone to write and star in it, and its everlasting emotional connection to Philadelphia and to people around the world.

Armed with intimate know...