West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
- Released on
- Runtime
- 110 mins
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.
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
- John Zimmermann
- Gordy Cassel
- Stevie Cavalier
- Catalina Cielo
- Fred Davis
- Lamont Douglas
- James Goodreau
- Gregory Hobson
- Shelby Howes
- LaEric Moore
- Kaleb Naquin
- Zachary Van Zandt
- Claudio M. Venancio
- Angie Verastegui
- Steven Waldren
- Terence R. Williams Sr.
- Andrew Wombacher
Director
- Jared Cliff LaReau
Producers
- Bum Lee
- David Pons
