“Motherfucking Utah, let’s go!” That was the spirit inside the energetic Oct. 22 opening night screening at FilmQuest. The 10-day festival in Provo launched its 13th installment with a screening of the Utah-made motorcycle action feature, “Whiskey Throttle.” Upon entering the festival’s screening home at the Velour Live Music Gallery, the audience was greeted with […]
FilmQuest 2026 Launches With Explosive Motorcycle Drama ‘Whiskey Throttle’ as Rowdy Crowd Celebrates Utah-Made Film
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