West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys

West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys (2025) is a drama film directed by Jared Cliff LaReau.

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

Elise Adams

Carole Ann

John Zimmermann

Guy Bridgeway

Gordy Cassel

Jessica Priscilla Bridgeway

Stevie Cavalier

Stevie Baudier

Catalina Cielo

Leslie

Fred Davis

Alfred

Lamont Douglas

Cassius Carmichael

James Goodreau

Eli Wilder

Gregory Hobson

Muscle Man #1

Shelby Howes

Joseph

LaEric Moore

Jerome Bettis Carmichael

Kaleb Naquin

Clerk