Arts·Group Chat

Sound of Freedom's unlikely box office dominance

Film critic Nick Allen and journalist Justin Ling explain how Sound of Freedom, a small independent film released by a faith-based studio, became the surprise movie success story of the summer — and how it’s become a lightning rod in the divisive culture wars currently raging across North America.

The film is billed as 'a true story that exposes the darkness of child trafficking'

A still from the film Sound of Freedom.
A still from the film Sound of Freedom. (Angel Studios)

Sound of Freedom is a small independent film released by a faith-based studio about a U.S. federal agent who embarks on a dangerous mission to save a girl from child traffickers.

Film critic Nick Allen and journalist Justin Ling join host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to explain how it's become the surprise movie success story of the summer — and a lightning rod in the divisive culture wars currently raging across North America.

WATCH | Official trailer for Sound of Freedom:

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.


Panel produced by Stuart Berman.