Westside vs the World (2019)
The story behind the madness
Westside Barbell is essentially what would happen if the Hell's Angels traded in their Harley Davidsons for squat racks and chalk. It is a collection of some of the strongest and scariest people to ever walk the earth. The atmosphere inside the cinder block walls has been described as a prison yard weight pile. Fights and cussing are part of the charm, as are tattoos and facial hair. The environment is brutal and wears quick on lifters with thin skin. Every day at Westside its dog eat dog. It's a proven recipe for world records (over 140 and counting), but is it worth the price of the pain? When the weights are big enough to kill, how far would you go for a number?
Director: Michael Fahey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: May 6, 2019
Cast
- Ron Perlman - Narrator
- Louie Simmons - Himself
- Dave Tate - Himself
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Fahey
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Westside vs the World about?
- Westside Barbell is essentially what would happen if the Hell's Angels traded in their Harley Davidsons for squat racks and chalk. It is a collection of some of the strongest and scariest people to ever walk the earth. The atmosphere inside the cinder block walls has been described as a prison yard weight pile. Fights and cussing are part of the charm, as are tattoos and facial hair. The environment is brutal and wears quick on lifters with thin skin. Every day at Westside its dog eat dog. It's a proven recipe for world records (over 140 and counting), but is it worth the price of the pain? When the weights are big enough to kill, how far would you go for a number?
- Who directed Westside vs the World?
- Westside vs the World was directed by Michael Fahey.
- Who stars in Westside vs the World?
- Westside vs the World stars Ron Perlman, Louie Simmons, Dave Tate.
- How long is Westside vs the World?
- Westside vs the World has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Westside vs the World?
- Westside vs the World is a Documentary film.