Rocky Dennis: The True Story Of The Boy Who Inspired ‘Mask’

To her, he was simply her son: a bright-eyed little boy with a curious mind, a sense of humor, and all the hopes that any parent has for a child.

But when Rocky was only two years old, doctors discovered that he had a rare craniofacial condition that dramatically changed the appearance of his face. Some medical professionals initially had very serious concerns about his future and questioned whether he would reach childhood milestones that most people take for granted.