West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding
Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Elise Adams
Carole Ann
John Zimmermann
Guy Bridgeway
Gordy Cassel
Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway
Stevie Cavalier
Stevie Baudier
Catalina Cielo
Leslie
Fred Davis
Alfred
Lamont Douglas
Cassius Carmichael
James Goodreau
Eli Wilder
Gregory Hobson
Muscle Man #1
Shelby Howes
Joseph
LaEric Moore
Jerome Bettis Carmichael
Kaleb Naquin
Clerk
Frequently Asked Questions
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys was released on June 20, 2025.
The runtime of West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys is 1h 50m.
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys is a Drama movie.
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys was directed by Jared Cliff LaReau.
The main cast of West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys includes Elise Adams, John Zimmermann, Gordy Cassel.
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys is originally in English.