West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys (2025)

0.0/10 110 min Drama

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.

Cast

John Zimmermann

Guy Bridgeway

Gregory Hobson

Muscle Man #1

Kaleb Naquin

Clerk

Steven Waldren

Ben

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