A FILM ABOUT DREAMS, DESPERATION, & BODYBUILDING.
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.
This film reinvents the sports genre into something unforgettable. Don’t miss the unparalleled cinematic experience that is West of Greatness.
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'West of Greatness' blends fact with fiction to explore purpose, weightlifting
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Homegrown Arkansas stories spotlighted at the 11th annual Bentonville Film Festival
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE
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Geena Davis-Led Bentonville Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup, Honors For Lucy Liu, Al Roker
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