Anti-human-trafficking film ‘Sound of Freedom’ just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office

[Michie]

“Sound of Freedom,” an anti-human-trafficking film made by Catholic filmmakers Eduardo Verastegui and Alejandro Monteverde, had a massively successful opening day in which it reached No. 1 at the box office, beating out Disney’s fifth “Indiana Jones” installment and raking in $14.24 million.

“Sound of Freedom” had an overall production budget of $14.5 million and only played at 2,600 theaters on its July 4 opening day. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Indiana Jones” had a budget of $295 million, played at many more theaters, and brought in $11.69 million on July 4.

Speaking with “EWTN News Nightly”’s Tracy Sabol in a June 30 interview, Verastegui, who produced and acted in “Sound of Freedom,” said the purpose of the film was to raise awareness about the 2 million children exploited every year in the international sex-trafficking trade.

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Producer reveals reason behind anti-human-trafficking film that just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office

Catholic filmmaker Eduardo Verastegui recently explained how and why he got involved with the film.

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[WarriorAngel]

“Sound of Freedom,” an anti-human-trafficking film made by Catholic filmmakers Eduardo Verastegui and Alejandro Monteverde, had a massively successful opening day in which it reached No. 1 at the box office, beating out Disney’s fifth “Indiana Jones” installment and raking in $14.24 million.

“Sound of Freedom” had an overall production budget of $14.5 million and only played at 2,600 theaters on its July 4 opening day. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Indiana Jones” had a budget of $295 million, played at many more theaters, and brought in $11.69 million on July 4.

Speaking with “EWTN News Nightly”’s Tracy Sabol in a June 30 interview, Verastegui, who produced and acted in “Sound of Freedom,” said the purpose of the film was to raise awareness about the 2 million children exploited every year in the international sex-trafficking trade.

Continued below.

Producer reveals reason behind anti-human-trafficking film that just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office

Catholic filmmaker Eduardo Verastegui recently explained how and why he got involved with the film.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

 

[Michie]

Its release - and surprise box office success - has sparked a bitter backlash against 'Hollywood gatekeeping', after it was revealed that the movie was kept out of theaters for nearly a decade by studio executives who didn't agree with the beliefs and politics of its creators.

But while the drama surrounding the movie's premiere has rocked the industry, the true story behind its plotline also boasts plenty of jaw-dropping drama.

The harrowing incidents that occurred in the film are inspired by the real-life endeavors of a man named Tim Ballard - who dedicated 12 years of his life working undercover for the Department of Homeland Security before he left the government agency after he was told to stand down while trying to free children from human traffickers in the South America jungle.

Inside the harrowing true story behind box office hit Sound of Freedom

The harrowing incidents that occurred in the film are inspired by the real-life endeavors of Tim Ballard, who quit his job to embark on a mission in the Columbian jungle to save trafficked children.

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[Michie]

Why is the movie Sound of Freedom so controversial?

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Priest Debunks Claims "Sound of Freedom" is Political, Calls All to Watch It & Protect Human Life

"I am grateful we're pointing a finger to what the real problem is - the lack of dignity of human life at all stages, especially with the most vulnerable in the world."

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