{"id":2042493,"date":"2023-09-23T14:34:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T18:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/military-base-gives-new-reason-why-its-refusing-to-show-sound-of-freedom-to-soldiers-canceled-planned-screenings\/"},"modified":"2023-09-23T14:36:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T18:36:15","slug":"military-base-gives-new-reason-why-its-refusing-to-show-sound-of-freedom-to-soldiers-canceled-planned-screenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/military-base-gives-new-reason-why-its-refusing-to-show-sound-of-freedom-to-soldiers-canceled-planned-screenings\/","title":{"rendered":"Military base cancels &#8216;Sound of Freedom&#8217; screenings, cites new reason."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmilitary-base-gives-new-reason-why-its-refusing-to-show-sound-of-freedom-to-soldiers-canceled-planned-screenings%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2042493&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Military Base Cancels Screenings of &#8220;Sound of\u2063 Freedom&#8221; Despite Filmmaker&#8217;s Approval<\/h2>\n<p>A military base \u200bin Florida recently made headlines when \u200dit abruptly canceled two\u2064 free screenings of the hit film \u2063&#8221;Sound of\u2064 Freedom.&#8221; The decision\u200c was \u2062initially attributed to copyright concerns, \u200cbut producer Eduardo \u2062Ver\u00e1stegui revealed that the filmmakers had\u200c actually given\u200c permission \u200bfor the screenings. Despite this, the base, known\u2064 as U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), declined to show the film, citing its availability in local theaters as \u200bthe reason.<\/p>\n<p>Ver\u00e1stegui, who is also running for \u200bpresident of \u200bMexico, expressed his disappointment with the decision. He explained that &#8220;Sound of Freedom&#8221; was created to\u200b raise awareness\u2063 about the widespread \u200dissue of sex trafficking in Latin America and the United States. The \u200dfilm\u200d aims to shed light on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-careless-migrant-sponsor-system-sends-kids-into-slavery\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Careless Migrant Sponsor System Sends Kids Into Slavery\">modern-day slave trade<\/a> and inspire action to\u200b end it.\u200b Ver\u00e1stegui\u200d wanted to show his gratitude to the brave soldiers at \u2062SOUTHCOM who work to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/military-base-gives-new-reason-why-its-refusing-to-show-sound-of-freedom-to-soldiers-canceled-planned-screenings\/\" title=\"Military base cancels 'Sound of Freedom' screenings, cites new reason.\">combat transnational criminal organizations involved<\/a> \u2062in drug and sex trafficking by offering them a \u2063private screening.<\/p>\n<h3>Should this base screen &#8220;Sound of Freedom&#8221; for its troops?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes<\/li>\n<li>No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Completing \u2063this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at any time. You also agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/privacy-policy\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/about\/terms-service\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The producer even offered to personally deliver a copy of the film to the troops if necessary. Ver\u00e1stegui hopes that \u200bthis issue will \u200bbe resolved soon so\u2064 that the soldiers can experience the powerful message\u2062 of the film, which has already touched millions\u200c of viewers worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Sound of Freedom&#8221; has been a surprising success at the box\u200d office, earning over \u2064$210 million globally since its release on July \u200c4. It quickly became the number one film in 18 Latin American countries. The movie follows the story of Tim Ballard, played by Jim Caviezel, as he goes undercover in Colombia to rescue children from sex trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>While audiences have\u200d embraced \u2064the film, critics and some media outlets have been skeptical \u2062of its anti-sex trafficking message and have dismissed its supporters as conspiracy theorists. Despite the controversy, &#8220;Sound of Freedom&#8221; continues to make an impact\u200b and raise awareness about \u2064this important issue.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/military-base-gives-new-reason-refusing-show-sound-freedom-soldiers-canceled-planned-screenings\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the\u200d cancellation of the screenings of &#8220;Sound of \u200dFreedom&#8221; at \u200cthe military base impact the\u2064 filmmaker&#8217;s goals \u200cof creating awareness \u200cand empowering military personnel to combat human \u2063trafficking? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ound of Freedom&#8221; is a \u2063powerful film\u2064 that \u200csheds light on the issue of human trafficking and the heroic \u200defforts of those\u2063 fighting against\u2064 it. The film is inspired by true events and features Ver\u00e1stegui himself \u200din\u2063 the lead \u200drole.<\/p>\n<p>The cancellation of the screenings at \u2063the\u200c military base came as a surprise to many, considering that \u200cthe filmmakers had\u200d given their approval\u2064 for the \u200dscreenings. According to Ver\u00e1stegui, they were\u200d more than\u2064 happy to have\u200c the\u200c film shown \u2064to military personnel and their families\u200d as a way to create awareness and\u200c empower them \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vp-harris-tells-illegal-migrants-do-not-come\/\" title=\"VP Harris Tells Illegal Migrants: 'Do Not Come'\">combat human trafficking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The decision by U.S.\u2064 Southern Command \u200dto cancel the screenings due to the film&#8217;s availability in local \u2063theaters \u2062seems puzzling. It \u2064suggests\u200d a lack of\u200d understanding \u2063of the impact\u200d that\u2063 such screenings can have on the audience. Military\u200d personnel, especially those stationed at a base like SOUTHCOM, often have limited access to local amenities, such\u2064 as movie theaters. Providing them with an opportunity to view \u2063a\u2062 powerful film like\u2063 &#8220;Sound\u2062 of Freedom&#8221; within the military base could have been \u2063a significant \u200dand\u2063 meaningful experience for them.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the film deals with\u2063 a subject \u2063matter that is of utmost importance for military \u2063personnel. Human trafficking is a serious issue that often \u200boccurs in regions where the military operates, creating a direct connection to their\u200d line of work. By canceling the screenings, the \u2062military base missed an opportunity to educate and engage its personnel on a critical issue \u2062that\u2062 they might encounter during their service.<\/p>\n<p>Ver\u00e1stegui&#8217;s disappointment\u200b with the decision \u200bis understandable. \u2062As \u200ca\u2063 filmmaker with a personal commitment to promoting positive\u2064 values and social impact through his work, the cancellation \u2064of the screenings is disheartening. \u200dIt reflects a\u200d missed chance to bring \u200cabout change and mobilize a community that has the power \u2062to\u200b make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for \u200cinstitutions\u200c like the\u2062 military to \u2063recognize the power of \u2064cinema as a tool for education, awareness, and social change. By\u2063 embracing films that address significant societal issues and partnering with filmmakers to provide screenings, \u2063they can play an \u2064active role in shaping the \u2064conversations and attitudes of \u2062their personnel. The cancellation \u2062of the screenings of \u200b&#8221;Sound of Freedom&#8221; highlights a missed opportunity for SOUTHCOM to do just that.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2063 the cancellation of \u200bthe screenings of \u200c&#8221;Sound of Freedom&#8221; at the military base in Florida despite\u2063 the filmmaker&#8217;s approval is disappointing. It \u200dreflects \u200da missed opportunity \u200bfor\u2062 the military base\u2062 to \u2064engage its\u2064 personnel on a critical\u2063 issue and showcase their commitment\u2064 to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-long-past-time-for-congress-to-break-up-the-fbi\/\" title=\"It\u2019s Long Past Time For Congress To Break Up The FBI\">fighting human trafficking<\/a>. Institutions like the military have the power \u200band\u200b responsibility to utilize cinema as a tool for education\u200b and social \u200bimpact, and\u200d the cancellation of these screenings emphasizes \u2064a missed chance to do so. It is my hope that in \u200cthe\u200d future,\u2062 military bases will recognize and embrace \u2062the potential of films to make\u200d a positive difference and\u2062 act\u200c accordingly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Florida military base gained attention when it scrapped two free showings of &#8220;Sound of Freedom.&#8221; Initially, U.S. Southern Command cited copyright issues as the reason. 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