Title graphic with orange and yellow 3D text reading "West of Greatness" and a subtitle in pink cursive that says "the story of the westwego muscle boys".
Downward pointing arrow symbol in black and white.

 A FILM ABOUT DREAMS, DESPERATION, & BODYBUILDING.

Poster for the film "West of Greatness" featuring two male bodybuilders flexing muscles in dark background, with the title and credits at the bottom.

West of Greatness blazes a bold new trail in cinematic storytelling with its electrifying blend of reality and fiction.

Journey to the heart of Louisiana, where Jerome, a dreamer chasing Hollywood glory, and Terry, a young man burdened by his home life, forge an unlikely alliance amidst the iron and sweat of a bodybuilding competition.

In a feat like no other, the actors trained intensively for a full year, capturing their awe-inspiring transformations and competing against real athletes in an authentic showdown. Beneath the muscle and grit lies a stirring exploration of masculinity, friendship, desperation, ambition, and love.

 
A young man with curly hair riding a small bicycle in an empty parking lot on a cloudy day.
Two young men lying on the ground outdoors, smiling and holding hands.
A woman in a light dress sitting on a wheelchair in an open grassy field with small houses and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A man leaning on a cardboard box under an overpass.
Close-up of a smiling person with dark skin, and three other shirtless people with diverse skin tones in the background, in a dimly lit environment.

 This film reinvents the sports genre into something unforgettable. Don’t miss the unparalleled cinematic experience that is West of Greatness.

Press

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  • Big Freedia hosting amateur bodybuilding contest for New Orleans Film Festival

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