Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Sly’ To Close 2023 Toronto International Film Festival

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Sylvester Stallone’s “Sly” will officially close the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 16. The documentary — about Stallone’s journey from being a troubled child to the beloved actor he is today — has been announced as the Closing Night Gala for the 48th edition of the Canadian festival.

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said in a statement, “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. “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.” READ MORE: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Rivalry With Sylvester Stallone Pushed Him To Up The Body Count In ‘Terminator 2’ Until James Cameron Talked Him Down The film gives fans an “intimate and unexpected look at the early life of the action megastar as well as a reflection on his career that spans nearly 50 years,” a press release confirms.

A description reads, “‘Sly’ shows Stallone’s rough beginnings in New York City as a troubled kid who’d escape his angry household to watch movies all day and then come home to write scripts himself. “[Director, Thom] Zimny leads Stallone through his rollercoaster career, which exploded when ‘Rocky’ — a role he had to fight to play, despite having written the now iconic movie — catapulted him to a level of stardom for which he was entirely unprepared.” READ MORE: Sylvester Stallone Recalls Rivalry With Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘He Was Superior’ The documentary “takes