Under Construction: The Film -
: Unlike many fitness documentaries, this film includes detailed footage of steroid cycles, timetables, and the physical act of injecting (pinning) substances. Production and Reception
: It holds a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb and has been discussed in academic contexts regarding "monstrification" in bodybuilding communities. Under Construction: The Film
(2014) is a raw, independent British documentary directed by James Grealish that chronicles a bodybuilder's extreme journey to the physiological limits of the human frame. Narrative Focus and Protagonist : Unlike many fitness documentaries, this film includes
The film follows , a bodybuilder with the explicit, non-aesthetic goal of reaching a body mass of 400 pounds . It documents his brutal workout routines and massive food intake, but it is primarily noted for its "honest and open" exploration of performance-enhancing drug use. Narrative Focus and Protagonist The film follows ,
The film was originally released for HD digital download through its official website and can be found on platforms like YouTube and The Movie Database . (2015): A SKETCHY ATTEMPT TO DEPICT FEMALE SUBJECTIVITY
: Crosland framed the project as a journey "from monster to freak," self-identifying with the extreme physical alterations associated with muscle dysmorphia.