Name: Bigger
Genre: drama, history
Released: 2018
Rating: 6.9

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Joe's difficult childhood with abuse and bullying that sparked his interest in fitness

Childhood Abuse — Joe's mother beats him after sneaking into circus Characters: Joe Weider, Ben Weider Location: Montreal Home
Money Stolen — Bullies steal money Joe earned from hard work Characters: Joe Weider Location: Montreal Streets
Fitness Inspiration — Joe begins working out inspired by Bill's magazines Characters: Joe Weider, Bill Hauk Location: Montreal
Leaves Home — Joe leaves home with Ben despite father's support Characters: Joe Weider, Ben Weider, Louis Weider Location: Family Home

Joe's early marriages, business opportunities, and Ben's military service during WWII

First Marriage — Joe meets and marries his first wife at university Characters: Joe Weider, Kathy Weider Location: University Library
First Divorce — Joe and Kathy divorce over his obsessive behavior Characters: Joe Weider, Kathy Weider Location: Home
WWII Service — Ben enlists in WWII while Joe is exempted Characters: Ben Weider Location: Military
New York Opportunity — Roy Hawkins invites Joe to work for his company Characters: Joe Weider, Roy Hawkins Location: New York City

The brothers move to California, create Mr. Olympia, and discover Arnold Schwarzenegger

New Jersey Business — Joe builds successful business in New Jersey Characters: Joe Weider, Ben Weider Location: New Jersey
Mr. Universe Conflict — Joe's men barred from competition as professionals Characters: Joe Weider, Competition Officials Location: Mr. Universe Contest
Move to California — Brothers move to California where fitness is popular Characters: Joe Weider, Ben Weider Location: California
Meet Betty — Joe meets Betty at Jack's gym and begins relationship Characters: Joe Weider, Betty Weider, Jack Lalanne Location: Jack LaLanne's Gym
Jerry Defection — Jerry leaves Bill to work for Joe and Ben Characters: Jerry George, Bill Hauk Location: Bill's Office
Mr. Olympia Creation — Brothers create their own fitness competition Characters: Joe Weider, Ben Weider, Jerry George Location: Office
Discover Arnold — Joe discovers Arnold in photos and travels to Austria Characters: Joe Weider, Arnold Schwarzenegger Location: Austria

Arnold's success and Ben's funeral that celebrates their life's work

Arnold Wins — Arnold wins Mr. Olympia contest Characters: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Weider, Ben Weider Location: Mr. Olympia Contest
Arnold's Stardom — Arnold becomes movie star, company succeeds Characters: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Weider, Ben Weider Location: California
Ben's Funeral — Ben's funeral with Joe telling his life story Characters: Joe Weider (2008), Ben Weider Location: Jewish Funeral

Story Breakdown

Early Life — Joe's difficult childhood in Montreal
- Childhood Abuse — Mother beats Joe after circus incident
- Bullying Incident — Money stolen by bullies
- Fitness Discovery — Inspired by Bill Hauk's magazines
Building Empire — Creating the bodybuilding business
- Early Relationships — First marriage and divorce
- WWII Service — Ben enlists, Joe exempted
- New York Opportunity — Working for Roy Hawkins
- New Jersey Business — Building successful company
Competition Challenges — Facing obstacles in bodybuilding world
- Mr. Universe Conflict — Professionals barred from competition
- Move to California — Relocating for fitness opportunities
- Meet Betty — Second wife at Jack LaLanne's gym
- Jerry Defection — Leaving Bill to join brothers
- Mr. Olympia Creation — Starting their own competition
Discovery and Success — Finding Arnold and achieving success
- Discover Arnold — Finding ideal physique in photos
- Austria Trip — Persuading Arnold to come to US
- Arnold Wins — Victory at Mr. Olympia
- Movie Stardom — Arnold's acting career takes off
Legacy — Celebrating their life's work
- Company Success — Business flourishes with Arnold
- Ben's Funeral — Celebrating Ben's life and achievements