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Despite facing media backlash and accusations of promoting QAnon conspiracy theories, "Sound of Freedom" resonated with audiences, receiving a 99 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics, on the other hand, gave it a 57 percent rating.
How to respond to the Sound of Freedom? ›
What to Do After "Sound of Freedom"
- Be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking. ...
- Pray and organize prayer groups to pray for the victims of trafficking and their families and to pray for individuals and organizations involved in rescuing.
How much of a Sound of Freedom is true? ›
“Sound of Freedom” was based on a true story but contains dramatized elements. Filmmakers took creative license in portraying the different ways that children can be trafficked, including in shipping containers.
What are critics saying about the movie Sound of Freedom? ›
Overall, Sound of Freedom is politically charged - it's trying to shed light on a very real world-wide issue but due to lack of character development, bad acting and long run time it might fail to entertain and engage you as a viewer.
Has there ever been a 100% Rotten Tomato movie? ›
A number of these films also appear on the AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies lists, but there are many others and several entries with dozens of positive reviews, which are considered surprising to some experts. To date, Leave No Trace holds the site's record, with a rating of 100% and 252 positive reviews.
Has any show ever gotten 100% Rotten Tomatoes? ›
Other recent series with multiple seasons in the 100% club: The Good Place, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, One Day at a Time, Veep, Fleabag, Jane the Virgin, and Feel Good. Only Murders in the Building season 1 has the most reviews on its perfect 100% score.
What is the controversy with Sound of Freedom? ›
One of the primary points of contention revolves around the film's portrayal of child trafficking. Experts, including Erin Albright, a former fellow for the Department of Justice's anti-trafficking task force, argue that the depiction is inaccurate and sensationalized.
Was the Timoteo necklace real? ›
operator rescues Teddy, the boy gives him a dog-tag type necklace inscribed with “Timoteo”, a scripture reference to 1 Timothy 6:11, and the words “Man of God”. True to the real story, the little boy's sister had given her brother this necklace before they were separated to symbolize the hope of rescue.
Is Tim Ballard LDS? ›
Early life and education. Ballard grew up in California and graduated from La Cañada High School in 1994. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a two-year mission to Chile.
Why did Disney Shelf Sound of Freedom? ›
Disney told Factchequeado media that, before acquiring Fox – which originally had the rights to the production, – there was an agreement for the distribution of the film only in Latin America, and that later the director of “Sound of Freedom” bought the rights. They did not refer to the fact as a “rejection.”
A woman wears a low-cut top that reveals cleavage, part of her upper abdomen and legs to the upper thighs. A man shows another man a photo of a very young boy and says that he will have him for the entire weekend (implying for sex). There are a few scenes that takes places in seedy areas including strip clubs.
How many children did Tim Ballard save? ›
Remember how I said his organization has rescued 3,800 victims? Of those 3,800, Tim and his wife, Katherine, have personally adopted two. He has a passion for rescuing exploited children around the world, and he's leading the charge against sex trafficking.
How well is Sound of Freedom doing? ›
Since its release on July 4, it's raked in over $180 million at the domestic box office, outperforming big-budget features like Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and making it the highest-grossing indie film since 2019's Parasite.
Did Sound of Freedom win any Golden Globes? ›
In the Globes' new category recognizing cinematic and box-office achievement, The Sound of Freedom was a surprise omission given the film's $248 million worldwide gross, including $184 million domestically, while the inclusion of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film was a bit unexpected.
How much did Sound of Freedom make? ›
The film was released on July 4, 2023, by Angel Studios. It was a sleeper hit, becoming one of the most successful independent films in history. It has grossed $250 million against a $14.5 million budget. It received mixed reviews from critics, while audience reception was highly positive.
Why did Disney not release Sound of Freedom? ›
Disney told Factchequeado media that, before acquiring Fox – which originally had the rights to the production, – there was an agreement for the distribution of the film only in Latin America, and that later the director of “Sound of Freedom” bought the rights. They did not refer to the fact as a “rejection.”