{"id":6504,"date":"2021-01-14T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T22:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=6504"},"modified":"2021-01-16T15:46:32","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T22:46:32","slug":"stallone-frank-that-is-unveils-the-difficult-journey-of-frank-stallone-and-his-pathway-to-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/stallone-frank-that-is-unveils-the-difficult-journey-of-frank-stallone-and-his-pathway-to-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Stallone:  Frank, That Is * Unveils the Difficult Journey of Frank Stallone and His Pathway to Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Stallone.jpg?resize=147%2C217&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6505\" width=\"147\" height=\"217\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank Stallone has seen it all. Frank Stallone has done it all. But, who is Frank Stallone? You know the name, now discover the Grammy and Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, musician and actor who has been entertaining audiences for over fifty years, all the while living in a giant shadow. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Dominic D. comments, \u201cI truly enjoyed hearing from Mr. Stallone talk about how difficult his journey has been and how he hurdled so many obstacles to follow his dreams. As a young actor, I know firsthand how frustrating and disheartening it is to try to make it big within the talent world. I can relate to the look on Frank\u2019s face when as he discusses the setbacks he has faced.\u201d See his full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stallone: Frank, That Is<br>By Dominic D., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m super excited to share my thoughts about the documentary <em>Stallone: Frank, That Is<\/em> about a Hollywood star that has seen and done it all.\u00a0 I am talking about Frank Stallone who has spent nearly 50 years entertaining us with his platinum and gold albums and his amazing songs that have topped the music charts worldwide. His movie soundtracks for the most iconic films remain familiar throughout many generations. Singer, songwriter, musician and an actor\u2026Frank Stallone is a package deal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1MXgwaFQBSs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stallone: Frank, That Is, <\/em>a documentary written and directed by Derek Wayne Johnson, gives viewers an inside look into the life, career and struggles of a performer who has been dubbed \u201cthe most unknown famous entertainer in Hollywood.\u201d The film takes us behind the scenes as we follow Frank Stallone\u2019s professional journey told in words by Frank himself and people within his life who knew him best. Frank\u2019s accomplishments seem so remarkable, however for much of his life he has lived within the shadows of his more famous brother, Sylvester Stallone. Being \u201cRocky\u2019s Brother\u201d may have been the largest hindrance to Frank\u2019s career, yet the most beneficial, because Frank\u2019s first real break within the industry came from his contributions to the Rocky Film Series. Frank Stallone\u2019s story is one of perseverance, inner strength, and a passion for the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dA93pExtl0M?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank\u2019s path has been filled with many opportunities and setbacks. Everyone, of course, has heard of Sylvester Stallone, yet, just as talented Frank has remained the Stallone underdog. I believe this documentary is exactly what Frank Stallone needs in order to share with the world exactly who he is, what he\u2019s done, and just how talented he actually is. Frank is exceptionally courageous in sharing his deepest inferior feelings and reveals to the world that there is room for more than one Stallone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I truly enjoyed hearing from Mr. Stallone talk about how difficult his journey has been and how he hurdled so many obstacles to follow his dreams. As a young actor, I know firsthand how frustrating and disheartening it is to try to make it big within the talent world. I can relate to the look on Frank\u2019s face when as he discusses the setbacks he has faced. The industry is certainly competitive. What every entertainer needs is a will to push forward and a strong support base. The closest people in Frank Stallone\u2019s life offer words of encouragement to this amazing entertainer, which I believe is the message of this perseverant film; lots of support and self-confidence are needed if you are going to succeed within this terribly competitive niche. You need to navigate around your obstacles in order to reach your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Stallone: Frank, That Is 4 <\/em>out of 5 stars and I recommend it to ages 12 to 18. Adults would especially love this documentary also, as many of them are quite familiar with Frank\u2019s music. This documentary will be released January 19, 2021.&nbsp; You can watch it on Video on Demand and Digital Screenings. This is an inspiring film that you don\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frank Stallone has seen it all. Frank Stallone has done it all. But, who is Frank Stallone? You know the name, now discover the Grammy and Golden Globe nominated singer, songwriter, musician and actor who has been entertaining audiences for over fifty years, all the while living in a giant shadow. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Dominic D. comments, \u201cI truly enjoyed hearing from Mr. Stallone talk about how difficult his journey has been and how he hurdled so many obstacles to follow his dreams. As a young actor, I know firsthand how frustrating and disheartening it is to try to make it big within the talent world. 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