West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
(2025)
June 20, 2025
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Drama
• 110m
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.
Keywords
underdog
friendship
identity
transformation
new orleans, louisiana
louisiana
ambition
bodybuilding
coming of age
working class
poverty
gym
race
mental health
masculinity
homoerotic
independent film
southern united states
hybrid documentary
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$150,000
Revenue
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