Bigger, Stronger, Faster

2008 PG-13 1h 40m DVD

Bigger, Stronger, Faster

2008 PG-13 1h 40m DVD
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Filmmaker Chris Bell points the camera at his brothers and at himself -- all of them users of steroids -- for this thought-provoking examination of sports, competition and the unyielding pressure to succeed.
Cast
Chris Bell
Director
Chris Bell
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1
Subtitles
Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
age 17+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 17+

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Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this documentary discusses the benefits and downsides of illegal and legal drug use and not in a balanced manner. Because the director interviews his brothers who use anabolic steroids and other drugs, his perspective is skewed and viewers will be able to tell that despite his reservations about drugs, the director admires his brothers regardless. Also, the dangers are played down, and the overwhelming statement that "everyone is doing it" smacks of justification. Drugs are shown being injected, and pills are taken to achieve a different state of being.

Sexual Content

A porn star is interviewed about injecting viagra.

Violence

Lots of scenes from blow-'em-up movies, such as Rambo.

Language

"Ass," "SOB"

Social Behavior

The competitive spirit turns desperate. Cheating and lies are excused.

Consumerism

Supplements, pharmaceutical drugs, and Gold's Gym are highlighted.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

This is a film about drug use. Legal or illegal, drugs are shown to affect behavior and physicality.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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