Bigger Stronger Faster*
~Is it still cheating if everyone's doing it?
Overview
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.
Genres
- Documentary
General Information
Release Date: 2008-05-30
Budget: $0
Revenue: $308575
Runtime: 105 min
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