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Tim Ballard, who inspired ‘Sound of Freedom’ movie, responds to allegations of sexual misconduct
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Tim Ballard, who inspired ‘Sound of Freedom’ movie, responds to allegations of sexual misconduct

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Tim Ballard, whose efforts to combat child sex trafficking were the basis for the surprise summer hit “Sound of Freedom,” reportedly stepped away from his watchdog organization in June after an internal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations brought by seven women, according to sources who spoke with Vice. Ballard, who was portrayed by Jim Caviezel…

Anti-Sex Trafficking Hero a Guest Speaker at Tampa Fundraising Event
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Anti-Sex Trafficking Hero a Guest Speaker at Tampa Fundraising Event

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Sarasota, Florida, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Florida is the #3 state for sex trafficking, and coupled with the timing of this past summer’s release of the blockbuster action drama film, Sound of Freedom that outperformed big-budget features like Mission: Impossible at the domestic box offices, what better time to honor the inspiration behind the…

The REAL Story Of “The Sound of Freedom” | Operation Triple Take
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The REAL Story Of “The Sound of Freedom” | Operation Triple Take

ByBilly Joe Cain

Did you know the heart-pounding beach rescue depicted in “Sound of Freedom” is based on O.U.R.’s real Operation Triple Take?

Get an inside look at our undercover operators and hear their first-hand accounts of that day in 2014 as they share the harsh reality of human trafficking and the raw emotion they felt as they watched “Sound of Freedom.”

O.U.R.’s Operation Triple Take involved three simultaneous takedowns in three different Colombian cities to rescue victims of sex trafficking in 2014. On that day, 20 traffickers were arrested and 123 survivors were freed from the devastating hold of sex slavery.

‘Enslaved…in our own backyards’: Utah AG confirms human trafficking horrors in ‘Sound of Freedom’
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‘Enslaved…in our own backyards’: Utah AG confirms human trafficking horrors in ‘Sound of Freedom’

ByEyes on Trafficking News

The recording-breaking film “Sound of Freedom,” based on the life of former government operative Tim Ballard, hits close to home for Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. As his state’s top law enforcement officer, Mr. Reyes not only has experience combating human trafficking at home in Utah, but he has also volunteered with Mr. Ballard’s Operation…

‘Sound of Freedom’ to Screen in Overseas Movie Theaters: Box Office Update
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‘Sound of Freedom’ to Screen in Overseas Movie Theaters: Box Office Update

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Faith-Based Political Thriller “Sound of Freedom” Set for International Release The highly anticipated faith-based political thriller, “Sound of Freedom,” is gearing up for its international release. Angel Studios, known for its independent approach to filmmaking, has announced release dates for 21 markets, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, South Africa, and various countries in Latin…

Nonprofit leaders address human trafficking realities amid ‘Sound of Freedom’ success | The Alabama Baptist
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Nonprofit leaders address human trafficking realities amid ‘Sound of Freedom’ success | The Alabama Baptist

ByEyes on Trafficking News

“Sound of Freedom,” a movie about a mission to rescue children from human trafficking, has become a box office hit. Touted as based on a true story, the film is the story of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security agent and founder of an anti-trafficking organization, Operation Underground Railroad, a nonprofit that exists “to rescue children…

Prayer rally at St. Anthony’s church marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Prayer rally at St. Anthony’s church marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Included were politicians along with the various groups joining sex trafficking survivors and their champions, coming together to urge Congress to pass legislation to help end this crime. In Manteca, a group gathered on short notice in front of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church at noon to show their support in prayer. “We may…

Exposing the evils of human trafficking
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Exposing the evils of human trafficking

ByEyes on Trafficking News

“Sound of Freedom” is still going strong despite the efforts of the left to kill it. In just three weeks the action-thriller, about a real-life American hero who went to Colombia to rescue one child from child sex traffickers and ended up rescuing 120 children, has racked up more than $100 million in ticket sales….

Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ surprises many by grossing $100M despite criticism
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Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ surprises many by grossing $100M despite criticism

ByEyes on Trafficking News

(WSAW) – The film ‘Sound of Freedom’ is a true story based on the workings of Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard, highlighting the realities of the child sex-trafficking trade. The movie was released on July 4 and stars actor Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ,” and is receiving both…