(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.
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.