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West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys (2025)
Directed by Jared Cliff LaReau
Overview
In a fading Louisiana town, Jerome dreams of Hollywood while Terry seeks escape from a troubled home. United by desperation, they train for a high-stakes bodybuilding competition that becomes their shot at something more. Filmed over 18 months, WEST OF GREATNESS blazes a bold new trail in cinematic storytelling, blending raw documentary with scripted drama. It’s a haunting, human story of ambition, survival, and the quiet bond that forms when there’s nothing left to lose.
Length 110 minutes
Actors
Elise Adams | John Zimmermann | Gordy Cassel | Stevie Cavalier | Catalina Cielo | Fred Davis | Lamont Douglas | James Goodreau | Gregory Hobson | Shelby Howes | LaEric Moore | Kaleb Naquin | Zachary Van Zandt | Claudio M. Venancio | Angie Verastegui | Steven Waldren | Terence R. Williams Sr. | Andrew Wombacher