Why has 'Sound of Freedom's' addition to Amazon's Prime Video service sparked controversy
Sound of Freedom" to Amazon's Prime Video has sparked new controversy surrounding the polarizing film. The independent production, addressing child sex trafficking, emerged as an unexpected box office success in 2023, poised to conclude the year as the 10th highest-grossing film—trailing behind popular titles like Barbie and Oppenheimer.
Presently holding the fourth position on Prime Video's real-time most-watched list, fervent supporters aim to take it to the top spot. However, critics contend that the film shouldn't be accessible for viewing at all.
‘Sound of Freedom’ is inspired by the efforts of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security officer who established Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) to fight against child trafficking.
Upon its release in theaters, the film faced criticism from experts who argued that its depiction of child trafficking was inaccurate. Additionally, some accused it of promoting right-wing conspiracy theories, notably those associated with QAnon—a movement originating in 2017, which propagated various theories, including the claim that a clandestine group of Satanic human cannibals orchestrated a global child sex trafficking network and conspired against former President Donald Trump.
One user on X expressed frustration with @PrimeVideo for promoting Jim Caviezel's controversial film, attempting to normalize extremist content.
Another person on X questioned the presence of the right-wing conspiracy theory film «Sound of Freedom» on @amazon Prime, citing concerns about the film's subject, Tim Ballard, who faces allegations of sexual assault against five women involved in missions.
Ballard refuted any associations with QAnon,
