Bell (2021) - Joe

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".

The 2021 film Joe Bell (originally titled Good Joe Bell ) is a biographical drama that tells the heartbreaking true story of an Oregon father's cross-country walk to raise awareness about the consequences of bullying. Joe Bell (2021)

After several delays and a title change, Roadside Attractions released it in U.S. theatres on July 23, 2021 . Devastated by the loss and grappling with his

The film also features Connie Britton as Joe’s wife, Lola, and Gary Sinise as a local sheriff Joe meets on his journey. Critical Reception After several delays and a title change, Roadside

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

The film currently holds a "Mixed or Average" rating on IMDb and Metacritic. Joe Bell (2021) Movie Review

Critics were largely divided on the film's execution, leading to mixed reviews.