Documentary
United States of America
The documentary film Bigger Stronger Faster* delves deep into the use of performance enhancing drugs in American sports culture. Directed by Christopher Bell, the film follows the story of his two brothers, Mike and Mark, who grew up idolizing muscular superheroes and dreamed of becoming professional athletes themselves. However, the Bell brothers soon discovered that achieving their dreams was not as easy as they had hoped.
The film explores the pressure that athletes face to be bigger, stronger, and faster, and how this desire for success often leads to the use of performance enhancing drugs. Through interviews with experts, athletes, and doctors, the film examines the history and prevalence of steroid use in sports, and the debate over whether these drugs can be used safely and ethically.
Bigger Stronger Faster* also examines the hypocrisy of American culture when it comes to performance enhancing drugs. While steroids and other drugs are demonized in sports, they are commonly used in other industries, such as Hollywood and the military. The film questions why some uses of these drugs are deemed acceptable while others are not.
Ultimately, Bigger Stronger Faster* is a thought-provoking exploration of American culture and its obsession with winning at all costs. The film raises important questions about ethics, fairness, and personal responsibility, and challenges viewers to consider the true costs of achieving the American dream.
