Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is urging U.S. Southern Command to reschedule “without delay” its two screenings of the hit movie 'Sound of Freedom' after an inquiry by journalists earlier this month led to the movie's cancellation.
contacted Southcom about the planned events. In their subsequent hit piece, the reporters disparagingly described the movie as “QAnon-embraced” and “Christian-faith-based” in what appears to be an attempt to discredit the movie’s artistic legitimacy.
The article also cast aspersions on Tim Ballard, the real-life inspiration for the movie whose career as a Homeland Security agent led to his ongoing personal mission to rescue children from sex-trafficking rings.according to their online bios. Rubio reportedly said in his letter that the impediments that prevented Southcom from screening the movie, including the possibility of copyright infringement, are no longer an issue as “the producers and distributors of ‘Sound of Freedom’ have consented” to such a showing.
He also said he has learned that Angel Studios, the movie’s distributor, offered to send a representative to meet with command personnel and their families after the screenings to answer any questions. “Since the concern which led to the cancellation has now been addressed, I urge you to rectify this situation and ensure that the screenings of the film be rescheduled without delay,” Rubio reportedly wrote.starring Jim Caviezel as Ballard, emerged as the sleeper hit of the summer and has grossed more than $182 million domestically.
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