‘Sound of Freedom’ Eyes Stunning $20 Million Debut: Child-trafficking thriller offers ultimate counter-programming to summer fare

Hollywood in Toto ^ | 07/04/2023 | Christian Toto

[PGR88]

Disney owned the film for about 4 years when it bought 20th Century Fox, who originally made the film with its writer/producer.

But Disney wouldn’t release it. They also wouldn’t sell the rights back to the makers.

Its almost as thought they didn’t like the story about pedos getting outed....

[goodnesswins]

How did they get it back from Disney?

[FreeperCell]

Yoink.

[lee martell]

That was going to be my question too.
So, what changed? Usually such a change has to do with some certain people leaving and other particular people becoming decision makers.

[roving]

The man the movie is based on is a fraud. This story never happened

https://americancrimejournal.com/operation-underground-railroad-earns-47-million-in-2020/

[Guenevere]

I rarely go to the movies anymore, but this one is a ‘must see’

[PGR88]

How did they get it back from Disney?

I haven't been able to find details, but it looks like a new distributor final was able to buy the rights

https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/a-conspiracy-heavy-disney-reject-has-already-brought-in-10m-ahead-of-its-july-4-opening/

https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/sound-of-freedom/

Various articles seem to indicate that Disney felt the movie was too "alt-right" as the story and movie involved people like Glenn Beck. I am sure for a woke company like Disney, the actor Jim Caviezel is also persona-non-grata.

[skr]

I’m also curious. All I can find is that Disney bought Fox which included the rights to this movie. They shelved it and must’ve decided it wouldn’t make money so sold the rights. Wokeness aside, it’s not the kind of subject matter that usually has box office appeal particularly during the summer.

I don’t go to movie theaters anymore, but I’ll buy the DVD when it’s released and may buy a ticket anyway to show support.

May God use this film to open eyes and hearts to what’s happening in the slave trade of this century.

[SeekAndFind]

SOURCE:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Underground_Railroad

[EXCERPT]

Ballard stated that prior to founding O.U.R. (Operation Underground Railroad) he served 12 years as a U.S. Special Agent for the Department of Homeland Security, on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and the U.S. Child Sex Tourism Jump Team.

According to The Atlantic, “spokespeople for the CIA and DHS said they could not confirm Ballard’s employment record without his written permission, which he did not provide.”[5]

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QUESTION : Why do the CIA and DHS need Ballard’s written permission simply to confirm that he DID work for the DHS?

What’s so special about informing the public that he was a Special Agent for X number of years that requires his consent?

[Big Red Badger]

First screening of
‘Jesus Revolution’
I can wait on this.

[Nateman]

I took a look at your link. It stinks of loony Left non sense.

[Gnome1949]

My wife and I went to the theater today to see “Sound of Freedom.” It is a very good movie and I urge everyone to support the film.

[Rocco DiPippo]

If this guy's a fraud, then he's a very convincing one with who has no fear of being exposed as one - or he's a total psychopath who is blind to his own fabrications - or he's for real.

I watched him and Caviezel being interviewed by Jordan Peterson last night.

My deadly instincts say Ballard's no fraud.

[cherry]

saw it today...intense...

[Psalm 73]

"The man the movie is based on is a fraud. This story never happened"

That may very well be, but it doesn't invalidate this issue - human trafficking is real, and is made worse by:
Open borders, and
main-streaming of pornography.

We cannot (and should not) turn a blind eye to the darkness enveloping this nation.

[navymom1]

Read through the article which had accusation after accusation with little evidence, Lots of cracks at the man and the LDS faith. The star of the movie, Jim C, is a staunch Catholics - man of faith. If he believes in this story, I’m okay with it. Because ultimately its not about Ballard; its about the absolute evil of child trafficking and pray God putting a stop to it.

[New Perspective]

I took a look at your link. It stinks of loony Left non sense.

I totally agree, he makes so many allegations but falls shorts of actual facts. His constant innuendos shows it was an opinion piece and not a piece involving actual evidence.

[ballplayer]

Saw Indiana Jones,enjoyed it

[New Perspective]

Ask yourself why this writer is so against people who are trying to stop child trafficking. And why are YOU?