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Bigger, Stronger, Faster

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This documentary presents the pervasive use of steroids in sports as an indication of the American obsession with winning at all costs. The Bell brothers have been sucked into the world of performance-enhancing drugs, thinking this is their ticket to realizing the American dream. Interviews with politicians, doctors, bodybuilders and coaches raise the question: Do the ends really justify the means? Because in the mad dash to win, an entire culture may be poised to lose.
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Bigger, Stronger, Faster* is a fascinating, informative, entertaining and especially introspective account of the American 'enhancement' culture.

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Kerry Lengel Arizona Republic A thoughtful, informative and thoroughly entertaining examination of the role of performance-enhancing drugs in modern life. Rated: 4/5 Jul 24, 2008 Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter A lively and incisive look into the nation's growing preoccupation with pumped-up superlatives. Jun 23, 2008 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times Unexpectedly funny [and] sometimes angry. Rated: 3/4 Jun 20, 2008 Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express Their mistakes are our entertainment. Aug 15, 2011 Full Review Don Groves sbs.com.au A dangerous side effect of being a 'true' American. Rated: 4.0 Dec 29, 2010 Full Review Mark Pfeiffer Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema It raises big, intriguing questions that rarely, if ever, come up in the hubbub about steroid use in professional athletics, particularly Major League Baseball. Rated: B Jul 1, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Real footage in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Thematic Material Involving Drugs, Some Sexual Content, Language and Violent Images!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $307,800.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review Munkhjargal A This movie turned out to be a very good movie. It has become a work that has been greatly enjoyed by the audience. I think that the work was born because of the director's poor thinking. It turned out to be a movie that I liked very much. I would like to thank the director and actors. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Bahad j I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Bulgantamir B Characters very honesty Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Бавуу Э This documentary presents the pervasive use of steroids in sports as an indication of the American obsession with winning at all costs. The Bell brothers have been sucked into the world of performance-enhancing drugs, thinking this is their ticket to realizing the American dream. Interviews with politicians, doctors, bodybuilders and coaches raise the question: Do the ends really justify the means? Because in the mad dash to win, an entire culture may be poised to lose. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Gnr E So comfortable to watch and everything exciting! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Chris Bell

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Chris Bell

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Chris Bell

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Alexander Buono

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Tamsin Rawady

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Synopsis This documentary presents the pervasive use of steroids in sports as an indication of the American obsession with winning at all costs. The Bell brothers have been sucked into the world of performance-enhancing drugs, thinking this is their ticket to realizing the American dream. Interviews with politicians, doctors, bodybuilders and coaches raise the question: Do the ends really justify the means? Because in the mad dash to win, an entire culture may be poised to lose.
Director
Chris Bell
Producer
Alexander Buono, Jim Czarnecki, Dave Wein
Screenwriter
Chris Bell, Alexander Buono, Tamsin Rawady
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
BSF Film
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material Invol Drugs|Some Sexual Content|Language|Violent Images)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 30, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$307.8K
Runtime
1h 45m
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