West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

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.

Cast

E

Elise Adams

Carole Ann

John Zimmermann

Guy Bridgeway

G

Gordy Cassel

Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway

S

Stevie Cavalier

Stevie Baudier

C

Catalina Cielo

Leslie

F

Fred Davis

Alfred

L

Lamont Douglas

Cassius Carmichael

J

James Goodreau

Eli Wilder

Gregory Hobson

Muscle Man #1

S

Shelby Howes

Joseph

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