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Actor Jim Caviezel, who is known for playing the role of Jesus in The Passion of Christ, is starring in a new blockbuster movie called Sound of Freedom.
The eye-opening film puts a spotlight on a topic that “woke” Hollywood leftists won’t like: Sex trafficking.
Proving that Americans are hungry for non-woke content, Sound of Freedom crushed the box office during its first weekend. It generated a staggering $40 million in total ticket sales, according to Angel Studios.
The film exposes the ugly depths of human trafficking and child sex trafficking around the world. Opening on July 4th weekend, the film quickly skyrocketed to the top of the box office.
Sound of Freedom has made more than $40 million at the box office. pic.twitter.com/yAtkmQ7qyb
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) July 11, 2023
Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 99% audience score. Film “critics” rated the film at 76% out of 100%.
“As with our July 4th numbers, today’s numbers exceed our expectations, and we’re going to continue this momentum. SOUND of FREEDOM has taken on a life of its own,” Brandon Purdie, Head of Theatrical Distribution at Angel Studios, said.
“We’re getting messages from all over the country telling us about packed theaters, sold-out theaters, and spontaneous standing ovations for the film in numerous locations. Seeing this film has become a must thanks to incredible word-of-mouth.”
“We’re deeply grateful to AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and all our theater partners—and their hard-working theater staff members—for working with us to accommodate the surging demand for this film and having the courage to release SOUND OF FREEDOM during the busiest movie season of the year,” he added.
How could you find something wrong with a movie which is about saving children from sex trafficking? Why is the media so sensitive about Sound of Freedom when you simply ask the question: To what extent is the American ruling class involved in the exploitation of young children? pic.twitter.com/c5RBQtGwAd
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 11, 2023
The film is currently showing in 2,850 theaters and is expected to generate well over $40 million in the days ahead.
“The film follows the harrowing true story of a federal agent who, after rescuing a boy who was being trafficked, quits his job in order to track down and rescue the boy’s sister in South America,” the report concluded.
Creator of "Sound of Freedom" movie taking on Hollywood elites to EXPOSE child trafficking reacts to BEATING woke Disney's "Indiana Jones" in box office sales:
"People are waking up!… God's children are not for sale.”🙏 pic.twitter.com/xmXgMdHb7I
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 10, 2023
Caviezel plays a fictionalized version of Tim Ballard, a former government agent who embarks on a mission to rescue children from sex traffickers in Colombia. It is produced by Eduardo Verástegui, who also plays a role in the film.
The film’s plot follows Ballard as he quits his job as a federal agent to form Operation Underground Railroad, an organization that rescues children from sex trafficking.
Ballard travels to Colombia to rescue a young boy named Miguel, who has been trafficked by a drug cartel. Ballard’s mission is complicated by the fact that Miguel’s sister, Sofia, is still being held captive by the cartel.
The film is directed and co-written by Alejandro Monteverde. It stars Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, and Bill Camp.
The growing consensus among Americans is that Sound of Freedom is a powerful film that shines a light on the issue of child sex trafficking. The film is well-acted and well-directed, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on Americans and viewers across the world.
