West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
2025 · 110 min
Drama
Trailer
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.
Crew
- Director Jared Cliff LaReau
- Writer Jared Cliff LaReau
- Director of Photography Samuel Macaluso
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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LaEric Moore
Jerome Bettis Carmichael
Kaleb Naquin
Clerk
Crew
- Director — Jared Cliff LaReau
- Writer — Jared Cliff LaReau
- Director of Photography — Samuel Macaluso
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