New Steroid Documentary

Come to think of it, steroids are quite the rage in sports and the media. A hot topic, so to speak. Some regard it as a form of cheating, while others say it’s nothing more than an aesthetic aid for peak physical development. Some believe it is abhorred and deathly; others believe it’s the next best thing since sliced bread.

Here’s the synopsis for Bigger, Stronger, Faster:

In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. We reward speed, size and above all else: winning – at sport, at business and at war. Metaphorically we are a nation on steroids. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs?

From the producers of Bowling For Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11 comes a new film that unflinchingly explores our win-at-all-cost culture through the lens of a personal journey. Blending comedy and pathos, BIGGER, STRONGER, FASTER* is a collision of pop culture and first-person narrative, with a diverse cast including US Congressmen, professional athletes, medical experts and everyday gym rats.

At its heart, this is the story of director Christopher Bell and his two brothers, who grew up idolizing muscular giants like Hulk Hogan, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and who went on to become members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream. When you discover that your heroes have all broken the rules, do you follow the rules, or do you follow your heroes?

My question is, where do you stand on this issue? Is the negative attention unjustified or is it on target?