2025
0.0 (0 votes)
1h 50m
Official Website
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Something Human
Staunch Character Films
Staunch Character Films
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding
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.
Key Crew
Writer: Jared Cliff LaReau
Director: Jared Cliff LaReau
Producer: Bum Lee, David Pons
Director of Photography: Samuel Macaluso
Top Cast
Videos
West of Greatness: The Trailer
