“The Sound of Freedom,” now playing at Gettysburg’s R/C Gateway Theater 8, is the story of Tim Ballard, a former government agent who embarks on a mission to rescue children from sex traffickers in Colombia. The plot centers around Ballard’s Operation Underground Railroad, though some commentators have questioned its accuracy.
There are reasons people resist seeing a film like this. We want very much to believe that nothing bad happens to children. We want very much to believe that adults would never think of doing something as horrific as stealing children from their families to sell as sex slaves.
So now we really don’t want to see this film. Hang in there with me, though. I saw this film, and I think you can too. The spontaneous applause at the end was an indication that it is a story that ends, not happily ever after, but with a certain sense of satisfaction and not a small tug of responsibility to screenshot the information at the end and make that contact to see where your support can go.
The Sound of Freedom is a white-knuckle tale. After rescuing a small boy from traffickers, he discovers that the boy has a sister. Because of agency red tape, he quits his job and, with the clear, loving encouragement of his wife, the father of seven children sets off to find the girl.
With great sensitivity and incredible self-control, Jim Caviezel portrays the agent’s passion, skill, and confidence in his ability to complete the task he had set for himself. The ingenuity with which he gains the trust of those with the information he needs is very impressive. Gaining entrance into the deepest jungle encampment is hair-raising.
Each of the child actors gave a performance that reached right into my deepest heart of hearts. None of the children was on the screen for more than a moment, and I’m sure that behind the camera, there was plenty of fun to make up for the emotions they were asked to portray.
This film is important. You are brave enough to see it. I know you are.
Deb Collins has been in central Pennsylvania since 1989. Her children graduated from Gettysburg Area High School at the turn of the century and now live at opposite ends of the turnpike, Chelsea in Pittsburgh and Jake in Philadelphia. Raised in Connecticut, Deb enjoys the milder climate and the proximity to so many major cities that Gettysburg provides.
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This movie is not a propaganda tool. It was completed over five years ago, and Disney bought the rights so it would NOT be shown. Maybe it was too close to home. Then it was bought by Angel Studios…a nonprofit organization that cares about saving children, not using them. As with all real life movies that involved many incidents, it may have been altered to fit several incidents into one to make the movie flow. But the message is the same, “God’s little children cannot be bought or sold.” I doubt that message has any political tag on it. Also,… Read more »
I would like to understand why you think it is a controversial movie. Damn good movie that everyone needs to see!
It’s disappointing to see you publish this review without mentioning that the lead actor is an outspoken Qanon advocate who has pushed that conspiracy openly to the media, even while promoting this film. The film is partly a propaganda tool, and people should know that before financially supporting it.
Jim Cavezal is a fine actor; the film is probably good. However, his support for QAnon is reprehensible! I would never support this movie. I hope Angel Production’s film now being made about Our Savior Jesus will have no such connection. In these troubled times any support for conspiracies like Q is dangerous.
Please present your proof that Cavezal speaks for QAnon. Even if he did in your eyes, the message, “God’s children should not be sold or bought” should be more powerful. Wouldn’t you agree? Would you support the “handlers” in Hollywood just because they do not support QAnon? Why you are at it, please describe a QAnon member. I want to be more enlightened.
Cavezal has spoken at Q convention upholding the conspiracy theory involving adrenochrome. This is harmful disinformation. I have no idea what you mean by “handlers in Hollywood”. Of course kidnapping or abusing children is criminal and disgusting and should be punished. If you do not know what many Q members believe I suggest you do your own research
How do you know that substance was not used in Hollywood? Check your information on Oprah being accused as a handler. WOW…even her black supporters are attacking her. So if one is not a liberal, one is a conspiracy theorist or a QAnon? All the conspiracies published by the liberal media and Great Resetters no longer exist. They all were proven true. So what other definition do you have for a person being a QAnon? A Truth Searcher? I do my research and search outside the liberal media, so I guess you can call me a QAnon. At least I… Read more »