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.
Top Cast
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
Zachary Van Zandt
Terry Bridgeway
Claudio M. Venancio
Brock
Angie Verastegui
Andrea
Steven Waldren
Ben
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