New Film About Child Trafficking Sparks Controversy and Success

The indie film "Sound of Freedom" has performed surprisingly well at the box office, earning over $170 million domestically.
"Sound of Freedom" is based on the true story of Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, who worked to rescue children from sex trafficking.
The film has faced backlash for its connections to right-wing politics and QAnon conspiracy theories.
Director Alejandro Monteverde stands by the film's apolitical message about raising awareness of child trafficking.
Despite criticism, "Sound of Freedom" continues to gain box office success and attention for its treatment of the issue of child sex trafficking.