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Bigger, Stronger, Faster – DVD Review

Distributor: Madman Films  Released : 2008 Genre: Documentary Credits: Director: Christopher Bell Writer: Christopher Bell, Alexander Buono, Tamsin Rawady Starring: Chris Bell and alot of archive footage from various famous people Rating: M

This DVD was supplied by Madman Entertainment New Zealand for review

It’s amazing how much people will lie to be famous. It’s amazing the extent that people are willing to go to just to be somebody. when all is said and done, I guess all that matters is whether or not you can look at yourself in the mirror and not feel bad about how you turned out. Bigger, Stronger, Faster is a documentary with a uniquely refreshing and provocatively interesting view on the use of anabolic steriods in America. It focuses on a family of 3 brothers who each discover (on camera) who they really are and in doing so, help to expose a reality that is altogether shocking, intriguing and in some places, sad and disheartening.

The documentary begins following the story of the Bell brothers who take us on journey that starts in the basement of their house and somehow winds up in the chambers of state senators, inside some of the biggest and reputable gyms and venues in the world and in the faces of some of the most famous people in sport and entertainment. What they discover will shock and even disturb you but will undoubtedly make you think twice about western society and values.

Unearthing some very controversial opinions and views about the use of human growth hormones and performance enhancing drugs, Chris Bell talks to journalists, medical professionals, actors, athletes and entertainers about their experiences with some enlightening results.

Bigger, stronger, faster is great viewing and you don’t have to be a fan of body building to get value from it. We highly recommend it!