(Quantrell D. Colbert | Roadside Attractions) In the movie "Joe Bell," Mark Wahlberg plays the title character: A father walking across America to raise awareness about bullying, in tribute to his 15-year-old gay son. The movie was filmed in Utah, and opens in theaters nationwide on July 23, 2021.
Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.