John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

A fond, talkative tribute that coasts on nostalgia and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, pleasant and easy to watch without demanding much.

Directed by

Derek Wayne Johnson

Genres

Documentary

Starring

John G. Avildsen, Sylvester Stallone, Martin Scorsese

Tagline

Discover the unknown legend behind Rocky & The Karate Kid

Overview

An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Art, ambition, work, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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