Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)

In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing ... See full summary »

Director:

Chris Bell

Writers:

Chris Bell, Alexander Buono,

Stars:

Chris Bell, Hank Aaron, Mark Bell

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Chris Bell	...	Himself - Host
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Hank Aaron	...	Himself (archive footage)
Lyle Alzado	...	Himself (archive footage)
Joshua Amsden	...	Himself
Ben Aukes	...	Himself
Kelly Beecher	...	Himself
Mark Bell	...	Himself
Mike Bell	...	Himself
Rosemary Bell	...	Herself
Sheldon Bell	...	Himself
Joe Biden	...	Himself (archive footage) (as Sen. Joseph Biden)
Mike Blanton	...	Himself
Christian Boeving	...	Himself
Barry Bonds	...	Himself (archive footage)
Jim Bunning	...	Himself (archive footage)

Storyline

In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers became members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream.

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Plot Keywords:

performance enhancing | drug | gi joe | stadium | brother brother relationship | 

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Taglines:

Is it still cheating if everyone's doing it?

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Genres:

Documentary | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving drugs, language, some sexual content and violent images

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bigger Stronger Faster*: *The Side Effects of Being American

Filming Locations:

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$31,576 (USA) (30 May 2008)

Gross:

$307,811 (USA) (15 August 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BSF Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Himself - Host: Was there any sort of moral bridge to cross when you did this?
Porn Star: Well, we're in the porn business. There's not a whole lot of morals to begin with.

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Connections

Features The Incredible Hulk (1978)

User Reviews

Honest, interesting

Finally an honest look into the steroid world. These days in order to compete with your peers/teammates, you almost have to take some sort of performance enhancing drugs. If you don't, you'll fall behind. Standard case of "keeping up with the Jones's". I feel it is very obvious to the world and sports fans that this is going on, but NO ONE is honest about it! And when one guy gets busted, he's looked down upon and singled out. Not fair to single them out and criticize when everyone else on the team is doing it.

This doc doesn't really detail team sports, but it is still the same concept. You finally get a good look into this world and a good look into why people do these types of drugs. Very informative, well done documentary. I am so glad to have seen it, and for anyone curious, it's worth watching.