Sylvester Stallone Documentary ‘Sly’ to Close Toronto Film Festival
variety.comRebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Sylvester Stallone’s documentary “Sly” will close the 48th annual Toronto International Film Festival.
The movie will have its world premiere on Sept. 16 at Roy Thomson Hall. “Stallone’s story is one of perseverance, triumph, and his indelible mark left on the world of film, and we couldn’t be more honoured to share it with our audiences as our closing night film,” said Cameron Bailey, TIFF CEO. “Celebrating the legacy of a true icon, ‘Sly’ takes audiences on an intimate journey through the life of Stallone, a cultural touchstone whose impact on cinema spans nearly half a century.
Sly offers an unexpected and heartfelt exploration of the man behind the action megastar.” Directed by Thom Zimny (“Springsteen on Broadway,” “Elvis Presley: The Searcher”), “Sly” is described as an “intimate and unexpected look” at the early life of the action star, as well as a reflection on his decade-spanning career.
The documentary will chronicle Stallone’s rough beginnings as a troubled kid in New York City, who would distract himself from the outside world by writing movie scripts.
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