Philadelphia Museum of Art previews "Rocky" exhibit

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Museum of Art hosted a preview of a new exhibition focused on the Rocky statue at the base of the museum's steps.

The exhibition is titled, "Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments."

It is timed to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary and the 50th anniversary release of the "Rocky" film.

A talk on Thursday featured guest curator, Paul Farber, and Jacqui Frazier- Lyde, daughter of boxing great, Joe Frazier.

A statue of Smokin' Joe will move to the base of the Art Museum steps, where Rocky once stood.

Frazier-Lyde said Sylvester Stallone based some of his iconic film series on her father.

The exhibit opens to the public on Saturday, April 25th.