Bigger, Stronger, Faster (Trailer)

Bigger, Stronger, Faster examines the widespread use of performance-enhancing steroids in American sports and how it is linked to a fixation on winning at any cost. Filmmaker Christopher Bell illustrates how he and his two brothers became involved in bodybuilding culture and grew up idolising muscular celebrities such as Hulk Hogan, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The documentary features medical experts, professional athletes, fitness centre members, as well as a congressman, discussing the various issues surrounding steroid use.

Beyond the basic issues of steroid use, the film looks at the inconsistencies in how the country views general drug use, cheating and how far people are willing to go to achieve success. It also explores controversial topics such as professional musicians’ use of drugs that reduce blood pressure, Tiger Woods’ laser eye correction procedure to achieve 20/15 vision, and athletes’ use of cortisone shots to boost performance. Furthermore, the documentary takes a critical view of the potential health risks of steroid use, as well as the legal health supplement industry.