Joe Bell (2021) May 2026

Devastated by the loss and grappling with his own previous inability to fully accept his son’s identity, Joe began a solo trek on foot across the United States. His goal was to walk from Oregon to New York City—a city his son had dreamed of living in—while stopping at schools and community centers along the way to speak about inclusion and the "lasting effects of bullying".

It first debuted at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as Good Joe Bell . Joe Bell (2021)

Critics were largely divided on the film's execution, leading to mixed reviews. Devastated by the loss and grappling with his