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West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

"A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding"

2025-06-20 en 110m
Drama
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.

Writer

Jared Cliff LaReau

Director

Jared Cliff LaReau

Original Music Composer

Mathew Mozzoni

Producer

Bum Lee

Producer

David Pons

Executive Producer

Chris Tucci

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Status

Released

Budget

$150,000

Countries

    Companies

    • Something Human
    • Staunch Character Films

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