West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

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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  John Zimmermann

  Guy Bridgeway
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  Gregory Hobson

  Muscle Man #1
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  Kaleb Naquin

  Clerk
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  Steven Waldren

  Ben