Bignattydaddy (2015)

Gênero : Documentário

Runtime : 7M

Director : John Merizalde

Sinopse

Bignattydaddy became a viral internet sensation. At 15 years old, he chronicled his body building on social media, openly flaunting the fact he was on steroids - a controlled substance, illegal without a prescription in the USA. This film follows him as he explains why he does it and how he deals with those who criticize him.

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