New Great Salt Lake film sees standing ovation at Utah’s last Sundance Film Festival
The documentary, called “The Lake,” premiered in Park City on the festival’s opening day.
(Sandbox Films) An image of the Great Salt Lake, featured in the documentary "The Lake," which premiered Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Park City at the Sundance Film Festival.
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.
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.