Definition of the American Dream

Rocky, 1976, was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning 3: Best Picture, Best Director and Best Film Editing. Directed by: John G. Avildsen Produced by: Irvin Winkler Written by: Sylvester Stallone Cast: Sylvester Stallone – Rocky Balboa Talia Shire – Adrian Pennino Burt Young – Paulie Pennino Carl Weathers – Apollo Creed Burgess Meredith – Mickey Goldmill 1. What elements, if any, of your definition of the American Dream do you see represented in the film? 2. Are there any elements of the American Dream are missing? 3. Overall, does the film succeed in reflecting 1970s America and the struggle many Americans had in trying to achieve a piece of "the dream"?