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Synopsis
In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. We reward speed, size and above all else: winning at sport, at business and at war. Metaphorically we are a nation on steroids. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Blending comedy and pathos, Bigger, Stronger, Faster* is a collision of pop culture and first-person narrative, with a diverse cast including US Congressmen, professional athletes, medical experts and everyday gym rats. At its heart, this is the story of director Christopher Bell and his two brothers, who grew up idolizing muscular giants like Hulk Hogan, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and who went on to become members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream. When you discover that your heroes have all broken the rules, do you follow the rules, or do you follow your heroes?
Film Information
- Genre: Documentary
- Director: Christopher Bell
- Written By: Christopher Bell, Alexander Buono
- Running Time: 105 minutes, approx.
- MPAA Rating: Not Rated
- Language: English
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Reviews
"Bigger, Stronger, Faster is a portrait of a culture that claims to hate steroids but may, by now, be too pumped to do much about it."
- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
"Bell's documentary is an absolute must see for anyone taking part in any kind of debate about steroids."
- Don R. Lewis, Film Threat
"More scrupulously reported than your average Michael Moore film but every bit as entertaining, Bigger, Stronger, Faster* is as commercial as documentaries come."
- Peter Debruge, Variety
"Raucously funny and surprisingly insightful."
- Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times
"Bell confronts Smelly, labeling him a cheater. But he also sympathizes with him, explaining,"
- Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune
Showtimes
- Wednesday, July 16th
7:00 pm - Thursday, July 17th
7:00 pm - Friday, July 18th
7:00 pm - Saturday, July 19th
4:30 pm, 7:00 pm - Sunday, July 20th
4:30 pm - Monday, July 21st
4:30 pm, 7:00 pm - Tuesday, July 22nd
9:15 pm