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

"A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding"

1h 50m Jun 20, 2025
Drama

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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Movie Details

Original Title West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
Original Language EN
Budget $150,000
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Cast

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Elise Adams
Carole Ann
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John Zimmermann
John Zimmermann
Guy Bridgeway
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Gordy Cassel
Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway
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Stevie Cavalier
Stevie Baudier
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Catalina Cielo
Leslie
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Fred Davis
Alfred
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Lamont Douglas
Cassius Carmichael
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James Goodreau
Eli Wilder
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Gregory Hobson
Gregory Hobson
Muscle Man #1
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Shelby Howes
Joseph
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LaEric Moore
Jerome Bettis Carmichael
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Kaleb Naquin
Kaleb Naquin
Clerk
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Key Crew

Writer Jared Cliff LaReau
Director Jared Cliff LaReau
Producer Bum Lee, David Pons
Executive Producer Chris Tucci
Editor Lloyd Moffett

Production

Something Human
Staunch Character Films

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West of Greatness: The Trailer
West of Greatness: The Trailer
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Keywords

underdog friendship identity transformation new orleans, louisiana louisiana ambition bodybuilding coming of age working class poverty gym race mental health masculinity homoerotic indie film southern united states hybrid documentary

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Details
Release Date June 20, 2025
Runtime 1h 50m
Budget $150,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
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