West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

"A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding"

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.

Director: Jared Cliff LaReau

Cast

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Elise Adams

Carole Ann

John Zimmermann

Guy Bridgeway

G

Gordy Cassel

Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway

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Stevie Cavalier

Stevie Baudier

C

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