West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
movie
A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding
Released June 20, 2025
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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
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Elise Adams
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Carole Ann
John Zimmermann
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Guy Bridgeway
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Gordy Cassel
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Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway
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Stevie Cavalier
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Stevie Baudier
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Catalina Cielo
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Leslie
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Fred Davis
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Alfred
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Lamont Douglas
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Cassius Carmichael
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James Goodreau
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Eli Wilder
Gregory Hobson
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Muscle Man #1
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Shelby Howes
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Joseph
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LaEric Moore
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Jerome Bettis Carmichael
Kaleb Naquin
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Clerk
Crew
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Jared Cliff LaReau
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Writer
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Jared Cliff LaReau
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Director
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Mathew Mozzoni
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Original Music Composer
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Bum Lee
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Producer
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David Pons
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Producer
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Chris Tucci
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Executive Producer
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Samuel Macaluso
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Director of Photography
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Lloyd Moffett
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Editor
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Thomas Walsh
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Sound Mixer
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Andrew DeRitter
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Sound Supervisor
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Bruno Doria
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Camera Operator
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Kenny Lass
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Camera Operator