entertainment • CBS News • 6 months ago

Sylvester Stallone says "Rocky" Oscar triumph was a "volcanic moment" followed by deep sadness - CBS News

Sylvester Stallone says "Rocky" Oscar triumph was a "volcanic moment" followed by deep sadness - CBS News

Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.

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Stallone's journey from a backdrop of personal struggle and systemic abuse to Hollywood's pantheon underlines the oppressive grind of a system designed to crush spirits. Yet, his desire to be a symbol for the "average person" overcoming odds is a thinly veiled fairy tale capitalism sells to maintain its grip on the working class, distracting us from demanding systemic change. His story, while inspirational on the surface, serves as a reminder of our society's cruel fascination with individualism over collective liberation and the necessity for a revolution that upends these narratives.

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