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When the studio was purchased by the Walt Disney Company, it shelved the film. Subsequently, the filmmakers bought the distribution rights back from the studio. Verástegui approached Angel Studios with the release rights.
Where was Sound of Freedom filmed? ›
Sound of Freedom was mostly shot in Cartagena, Colombia. Filming also took place in Calexico, California, United States.
Where can I watch the new movie Sound of Freedom? ›
Sound of Freedom - Apple TV.
Has the sound of freedom been released? ›
When is the release date for Sound of Freedom? Sound of Freedom released in theaters on July 4, 2023. It is available for streaming as of October 13, 2023 on angel.com for members of the Angel Guild. Join at angel.com/guild.
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.
What is the lawsuit against the Sound of Freedom? ›
Tim Ballard's work on sex trafficking became the basis of the hit movie “Sound of Freedom.” But a series of women, in lawsuits and interviews, have accused him of being a sex predator.
Why doesn't Hollywood like the Sound of Freedom? ›
Billed as a story about the real-life Tim Ballard, a former special agent for the Department of Homeland Security and founder of the anti-trafficking group Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), Sound of Freedom has become mired in controversy over criticisms that it features misleading depictions of child ...
How true is the movie Sound of Freedom? ›
“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.
Did Disney own rights to Sound of Freedom? ›
Verástegui confirmed in an exclusive interview with Newsweek that Disney did in fact temporarily own the rights to Sound of Freedom after its acquisition of 20th Century.
How many kids 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.
There is no question that it was difficult to reach Sound of Freedom's success. After Disney bought 20th Century Fox, the company that was scheduled to release the film, there were problems. This purchase caused the movie to be placed on hold for a while until Angel Studios was able to secure distribution rights.
What other movies are like Sound of Freedom? ›
What happened to Jim Caviezel? ›
During filming, he was struck by lightning, scourged by accident, dislocated his shoulder, and suffered from pneumonia and hypothermia.
What happened to the lady from Sound of Freedom? ›
Documents from Colombia show Kely was arrested as part of the operation and imprisoned for 18 months but eventually released under habeas corpus. Her attorneys say she is no longer being actively prosecuted despite Ballard traveling to Colombia to testify against her.
Did Disney refuse to 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.”
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.”
Why did Sound of Freedom get delayed? ›
There is no question that it was difficult to reach Sound of Freedom's success. After Disney bought 20th Century Fox, the company that was scheduled to release the film, there were problems. This purchase caused the movie to be placed on hold for a while until Angel Studios was able to secure distribution rights.
How well is Sound of Freedom doing at the box office? ›
The pay-it-forward tickets account for nearly 9% of the film's box office performance: “Sound of Freedom” grossed $250.6 million at the worldwide box office, much of which came from domestic theaters, according to Box Office Mojo.
What happened to the real Giselle from Sound of Freedom? ›
Woman who sued over her portrayal in 'Sound of Freedom' convicted in Colombia. SALT LAKE CITY — First, she filed a defamation lawsuit for the way she was portrayed in a blockbuster film. Now she's facing up to 20 years in a Colombian prison for pimping.