Pumping Iron (1977)

Pumping Iron is a fascinating documentary about bodybuilders and bodybuilding competitions that are held throughout the country and the world. The film greatly focuses on the great physical and psychological demands of the bodybuilders themselves, and how they struggle to find serenity within their lives. Among those featured in this film are bodybuilders who were famous at the time, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Serge Nubret. These men share their stories and their harsh routine as they prepare for the forthcoming Mr. Olympia bodybuilding championship, the most prestigious of such in the world. Not all can become champions, but for those who do they will achieve immortality amongst a sport built on vanity.