West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

2025Directed by Jared Cliff LaReau

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Released: June 20, 2025
Runtime: 1h 50m

About West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

Drama

Synopsis

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
Writer: Jared Cliff LaReau

Principal cast

In billing order

Elise AdamsCarole Ann
John ZimmermannGuy Bridgeway
Gordy CasselJessica Priscilla Bridgeway
Stevie CavalierStevie Baudier
Catalina CieloLeslie
Fred DavisAlfred

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