West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Jared Cliff LaReauWriter
• Jared Cliff LaReauDirector
• Mathew MozzoniOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Elise AdamsCarole Ann
• John ZimmermannGuy Bridgeway
• Gordy CasselJessica Priscilla Bridgeway
• Stevie CavalierStevie Baudier
• Catalina CieloLeslie
• Fred DavisAlfred
• Lamont DouglasCassius Carmichael
• James GoodreauEli Wilder
• Gregory HobsonMuscle Man #1
• Shelby HowesJoseph
• LaEric MooreJerome Bettis Carmichael
• Kaleb NaquinClerk

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