Movie
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
“A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding”
0.0/10
2025
1h 50m
en
Drama
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.
Director
Jared Cliff LaReau
Writers
Jared Cliff LaReau
Movie Information
Release Date
June 20, 2025
Runtime
1h 50m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Production
Something Human
Staunch Character Films
