: 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.
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 Under Construction: The Film
: Produced by JG Productions , the documentary is described as a "brutal and sometimes humorous" account. It maintains a gritty, low-budget feel that mirrors the intensity of the gym environments it captures.
(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
: Crosland framed the project as a journey "from monster to freak," self-identifying with the extreme physical alterations associated with muscle dysmorphia.
: A follow-up teaser titled Under Construction 2: Darkness was released in 2016, suggesting a deeper look into the psychological and health-related reputations associated with this extreme lifestyle. Availability (2015): A SKETCHY ATTEMPT TO DEPICT FEMALE SUBJECTIVITY
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.