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Bigger, Stronger, Faster<\/strong> examines the widespread use of performance-enhancing in American sports and bodybuilding culture. Directed by Christopher Bell, it presents a personal perspective on anabolic steroids through the experiences of Bell and his two brothers, all of whom grew up idolizing muscular icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hulk Hogan, and Sylvester Stallone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The documentary takes a nuanced approach to the controversial topic of steroid use, challenging common perceptions and myths surrounding these substances. It features interviews with a wide range of individuals, including professional athletes, medical experts, fitness center members, and U.S. Congressmen, providing diverse viewpoints on the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond steroids, the film broadens its scope to address the inconsistencies in how American society views drugs, cheating, and the pursuit of success. It draws parallels between steroid use and other performance-enhancing methods, such as laser eye surgery for athletes or the use of anxiety-reducing drugs by musicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell’s documentary also critically examines the health supplement industry and questions the actual health risks associated with steroid use. It presents scientific and medical opinions that suggest steroids may not be as dangerous as commonly portrayed in media and public discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film touches on broader themes of American culture, including the pressure to win at all costs and the impact of body image on self-esteem. It raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of fairness in competition and the lengths people are willing to go to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bigger, Stronger, Faster examines the widespread use of performance-enhancing in American sports and bodybuilding culture. Directed by Christopher Bell, it presents a personal perspective on anabolic steroids through the experiences of Bell and his two brothers, all of whom grew up idolizing muscular icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hulk Hogan, and Sylvester Stallone. The documentary takes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-171","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-video","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"post_format-post-format-video"},"acf":[],"cmb2":{"poster_feature_image":{"vid_m_player_background":"off","vid_m_poster_image":"","vid_m_poster_image_id":""},"gif_feature_image":{"vid_m_gif_image":"","vid_m_gif_image_id":""},"video_movie_settings":{"vid_m_director":"","vid_m_actor":"","vid_m_imdb_ratings":"","vid_m_amazon_associates":"","vid_m_vid_tmdb_movie":"","vid_m_vid_tmdb_tv_shows":"","vid_m_vid_tmdb_thumb":"backdrop_sizes"},"vid_ads_m_videoads_settings_post":{"vid_ads_m_video_ads":"","vid_ads_m_video_ads_type":"","vid_ads_m_group_google_ima":"","vid_ads_m_group_image":"","vid_ads_m_group_html5_video":"","vid_ads_m_group_html":"","vid_ads_m_vpaid_mode":"no","vid_ads_m_vast_preroll":"","vid_ads_m_vast_postroll":"","vid_ads_m_vast_pauseroll":"","vid_ads_m_vast_midroll":[{"vid_ads_m_vast_timer_seconds":"50"}],"vid_ads_m_group_dynamic":[{"vid_ads_m_dynamic_type":"image","vid_ads_m_dynamic_size_desktop":"336x280","vid_ads_m_dynamic_size_mobile":"300x250","vid_ads_m_dynamic_vertial_align":"bottom"}],"vid_ads_m_time_to_show_ads":"","vid_ads_m_time_skip_ads":"","vid_ads_m_time_to_hide_ads":""},"feature_image_settings":{"feature_image_position":""},"video_player_settings":{"single_video_style":"","video_player_position":"","vm_video_url_btn_choose":"","vm_video_url_btn_choose_id":"","vm_video_url":"