Let Us Descend
2025
“A film about dreams, desperation, & bodybuilding”
West of Greatness: The Story of the Westwego Muscle Boys (2025)
June 20, 20251h 50mEN
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.
Director
Jared Cliff LaReauWriter
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$150K
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Something HumanStaunch Character Films
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