God Awful Movies

428: Sound of Freedom LIVE from Las vegas

Oct 31, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts provide an atheist review of 'Sound of Freedom', a movie about child trafficking. They discuss the controversial and delusional aspects of the film's writer, Tim Ballard, as well as analyze and make jokes about various scenes. They also touch on topics like the promotion of a charity event, Tim's investigation, and the absurdity of child rescue funding.
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ANECDOTE

Ballard's Aspirations

  • Tim Ballard believes he's a Mormon wizard with prophetic powers, dictating messages from the ghost of Nephi.
  • He aspires to be a senator, president, and eventually, the Mormon church's prophet.
INSIGHT

True Story?

  • The film "Sound of Freedom" portrays a "true story" loosely based on Tim Ballard's experiences.
  • Even Tim Ballard doesn't claim the events are entirely accurate, only Jim Caviezel believes it.
INSIGHT

Target Audience

  • "Sound of Freedom" attracts two main audiences: those who believe Tim Ballard is a hero, and pedophiles.
  • The latter appreciate most of the movie, finding the ending sad.
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