Reel Talk Arkansas

EP 66: Making West of Greatness

Episode Summary

Writer/director Jared Cliff LaReau + composer Mathew Mozzoni stop by to discuss their longstanding friendship and creative collaboration on the feature WEST OF GREATNESS: THE STORY OF THE WESTWEGO MUSCLE BOYS, which premiered in June at the Bentonville Film Festival. The synopsis reads: "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"

Episode Notes

WestofGreatness.com

West of Greatness Trailer

West of Greatness YouTube Channel

Jared's links:
IG / @is_somethinghuman
somethinghuman.co

Mathew's links:
MathewMozzoni.com
@mathewmozzonimusic