Recent revelations from a court filing and various social media posts shed light on a disheartening incident where one of the numerous backers of the crowdfunded anti-child trafficking film, Sound of Freedom, was arrested and charged with the kidnapping of a child. And on the other hand, the movie itself, starring the talented Jim Caviezel and based on the real-life story of Tim Ballard, has enjoyed remarkable success. Since its captivating debut on July 4, Sound of Freedom has amassed a staggering $149 million at the domestic box office, triumphing over box office giants like Mission Impossible 7 and Fast X in terms of profit.
A Sound of Freedom Funder Arrested For Child Kidnapping
In a captivating portrayal, Sound of Freedom takes the audience on a journey through the heroic efforts of Operation Underground Railroad and its visionary founder, Tim Ballard, brought to life with remarkable finesse by Jim Caviezel. However, amid the film’s triumph, an intriguing twist emerges when Fabian Marta, who faced charges of felony child kidnapping in July, is seemingly connected to the movie.
This revelation stems from revealing Facebook posts where Marta proudly expressed his role in funding the project. Ironically, despite the dark cloud of allegations, Marta’s name stands tall among the credited investors, acknowledging his contribution to making Sound of Freedom a reality on the big screen.
This news took the internet by storm, people are now voicing their concerns over the microblogging platform, X.
According to available records, Marta’s next court date is scheduled for August 28. Upon his initial appearance on July 24, bail was set at $15,000, but he was released on personal recognizance. In the state of Missouri, child kidnapping is classified as a class A felony, carrying a potential penalty of 10 years to life imprisonment if he is found guilty. No further details regarding the incident in the criminal case have been disclosed yet.
Jim Caviezel’s Sound of Freedom Beats Fast X and MI movies in the Box Office Game
In the heart-pounding action film of 2023, titled Sound of Freedom, Alejandro Monteverde takes the directorial reins and co-writes a gripping tale. The star-studded cast, led by Jim Caviezel, alongside Mira Sorvino and Bill Camp, sets the stage for a riveting tale of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent portrayed by Caviezel, as he fearlessly embarks on a perilous mission to liberate innocent children from the clutches of s-x traffickers in Colombia.
Sound of Freedom has emerged as the 13th highest-grossing film of the year in the United States, surpassing even some blockbuster productions boasting massive budgets and star-studded ensembles in terms of profit. It outperformed the likes of Fast X, a film with a much bigger budget and star power, featuring prominent names like Vin Diesel, and Jason Momoa, which garnered around $155 million since its opening on May 19. Additionally, even some films from the Mission Impossible franchise were also left trailing behind the unexpected success of the film.
Source: Forbes
