(LifeSiteNews) — Angel Studios, the media and film distribution company behind the anti-child trafficking blockbuster film “Sound of Freedom,” has announced its first round of international release dates.
A press release sent out by the studio to supporters reads as follows:
‘Since SOUND OF FREEDOM launched in the U.S., demand has been building around the world in dozens of regions and languages,’ said Jared Geesey, Senior Vice President of Global Distribution for Angel Studios. ‘Child trafficking is a global issue, and we hope to build on the incredible momentum here in the states and share the film’s powerful message worldwide.’
International Theatrical Roll Out for SOUND OF FREEDOM
- August 18 – South Africa
- August 24 – Australia/New Zealand
- August 31 – Mexico
- August 31 – Guatemala
- August 31 – Honduras
- August 31 – El Salvador
- August 31 – Nicaragua
- August 31 – Belize
- August 31 – Panama
- August 31 – Colombia
- August 31 – Venezuela
- August 31 – Argentina
- August 31 – Uruguay
- August 31 – Paraguay
- August 31 – Bolivia
- August 31 – Chile
- August 31 – Peru
- August 31 – Ecuador
- August 31 – Costa Rica
- September 1 – UK and Ireland
- October 11 – Spain
- More countries are being added weekly
SOUND OF FREEDOM is breaking theatrical records as it continues to dominate the U.S. box office. The film is the only film in history to achieve a second-week jump greater than 35% during the summer blockbuster season, and is now the top grossing independent film since the pandemic. Demand has allowed the film’s U.S. screen count to impressively maintain 3,285 theater locations in its 4th week, and now totaling over $127M in domestic box office since its July 4 release.
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SOUND OF FREEDOM, based on the incredible true story, shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her. With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death.
Human trafficking has become the fastest growing international criminal trade in the world, with millions of kidnapped children suffering in these networks of exploitation and evil.
Join us in calling on Congress to pass Senator Marsha Blackburn’s End Child Trafficking Now Act – do not be silent as the vulnerable suffer.
SIGN: We demand that Congress act now to end the scourge of child trafficking
Human trafficking is set to overtake the drugs trade, and has already passed the illegal arms trade, as the most lucrative criminal industry in the world.
There are over 40 million children and vulnerable adults around the globe who are victims of this industry, with child sex-trafficking reported in all 50 U.S. states.
Every citizen should be appaled by this vile industry. The age range of those affected differs across the world, but precious children appear to be the key targets now. This is a global operation.
With the newly released “Sound of Freedom” already generating significant momentum around the issue, it’s crucial we send a loud message to the U.S. Congress that child trafficking must STOP in and to our country.
As a first step, Senator Marsha Blackburn’s End Child Trafficking Now Act must be passed to require that any child entering the U.S. with an illegal immigrant does a DNA test to ensure they are related and not being trafficked.
SIGN: We demand that Congress act now to end the scourge of child trafficking
“As many as 30% of children DNA tested were found not to be related to the illegal immigrants posing as family members. Meanwhile, drug cartels and gangs use minors to falsely present themselves as family units and seek asylum at our southern border,” said Senator Blackburn.
“The Biden administration’s decision to halt all DNA familial testing is a grave misstep that not only puts the safety of Americans at risk but also increases the number of migrant children being trafficked,” she continued. “My legislation would stop criminals in their tracks and help protect children from exploitation – an idea we should all be able to support.”
72% of detected trafficking victims in North America are trafficked for sexual exploitation according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Once you have signed our petition, please share it with as many people as possible – we all have to fight to STOP this massive operation of evil!
Every name matters! Every name counts! This will help empower the citizens of our country, and the world to fight back. We the People deserve better. More importantly, our children deserve much better: to live in peace and enjoy a bright, loving future.
Please also inform yourself about the most recent trafficking statistics from your state and where it ranks on the list.
Tickets for ‘Sound of Freedom’ can be bought here!
Please keep Jim Caviezel in your prayers, along with Angel Studios. They are standing against a tide of evil from around the world, including from Hollywood.
Thank you, each one of you for your help and true devotion to keeping our children safe.
May God richly bless you!
While the movie is primarily about the true story of former Department of Homeland Security agent Tim Ballard, who has dedicated his life to saving trafficked children, many have noticed a deeply religious component to the film, something the creators affirmed in an exclusive interview with LifeSiteNews.
When asked what folks at home can do to help eradicate child-sex trafficking, producer and star of the film, Eduardo Verástegui, and the movie’s distributor, Neal Harmon, both gave LifeSiteNews the same one-word answer: “Prayer.”
“The power of prayer is real. And if someone’s willing to get on their knees, and pray with love and listen, that exchange will bring to one’s mind what they can do with their own skills, [within] their circle of influence, [and with] their own resources,” said Harmon. “There will be a tailored action for every single person.”
“If you pray with a real intent to do what God asks of you, he’ll get the message to you somehow,” he added.
“It’s all about praying,” confirmed Verástegui, who explained that his work on Sound of Freedom began by asking God for discernment about taking on the project.