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West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

2025 · 1h 50m · Drama

A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding

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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.

Cast

Elise Adams

Carole Ann

John Zimmermann

John Zimmermann

Guy Bridgeway

Gordy Cassel

Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway

Stevie Cavalier

Stevie Baudier

Catalina Cielo

Leslie

Fred Davis

Alfred

Lamont Douglas

Cassius Carmichael

James Goodreau

Eli Wilder

Gregory Hobson

Gregory Hobson

Muscle Man #1

Shelby Howes

Joseph

LaEric Moore

Jerome Bettis Carmichael

Kaleb Naquin

Kaleb Naquin

Clerk

Zachary Van Zandt

Terry Bridgeway

Claudio M. Venancio

Brock

Angie Verastegui

Andrea

Steven Waldren

Steven Waldren

Ben

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
June 20, 2025
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 50m
Budget
$150,000
Genres
Drama

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