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West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding
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 as Carole Ann
- John Zimmermann as Guy Bridgeway
- Gordy Cassel as Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway
- Stevie Cavalier as Stevie Baudier
- Catalina Cielo as Leslie
- Fred Davis as Alfred
- Lamont Douglas as Cassius Carmichael
- James Goodreau as Eli Wilder
- Gregory Hobson as Muscle Man #1
- Shelby Howes as Joseph
- LaEric Moore as Jerome Bettis Carmichael
- Kaleb Naquin as Clerk
Details
- Director
- Jared Cliff LaReau
- Released
- June 20, 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Drama
- Studio
- Something Human and Staunch Character Films
- Status
- Released
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