West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys
- Director: Jared Cliff LaReau
- Writer: Jared Cliff LaReau
- Producer: Emily Slaughter Carver, Laura Cassidy, Stevie Cavalier, Jared Cliff LaReau, Bum Lee, David Pons, Christopher Tucci
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A Film about Dreams, Desperation, & Bodybuilding.
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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Cast & Characters
Elise Adams (as Carole Ann)
Gordy Cassel (as Jessica Bridgeway)
John Castle (as Guy Bridgeway)
Stevie Cavalier (as Stevie Baudier)
Catalina Cielo (as Leslie)
Fred Davis (as Alfred)
Lamont Douglas (as Cassius Carmichael)
James Goodreau (as Eli Wilder)
Gregory Hobson (as Muscle Man #1)
Shelby Howes (as Joseph)
Justin Mekdessie (as Kolby White)
LaEric Moore (as Jerome Bettis Carmichael)
Kaleb Naquin (as Clerk)
David Pons (as Aggravated Shopper)
Zachary Van Zandt (as Terry Bridgeway)
Claudio M. Venancio (as Brock)
Angie Verastegui (as Andrea)
Steven Waldren (as Ben)
Terence R Williams Sr. (as Marcus)
Andrew T. Wombacher (as Jimmy Landrieu)