Last week I went to see Sound of Freedom. Not only do I recommend you go see it (it’s only available in theaters), but the story of getting the movie out is a great example of seeing your vision through.
First, Disney shelved the movie after they acquired Fox, the original distributor. Then Netflix and Amazon refused to release the film.
It reminds me of the journey of so many entrepreneurs who have a vision, but no one else is interested. So do you throw it out or do whatever it takes to make your dream a reality?
Producer Eduardo Verástegui said,
“I took the movie out of Disney and then I started knocking doors with Netflix, Amazon, and other studios. And they all rejected it. Some of them didn’t even answer my phone calls. I said, ‘I have a very important project. This is for you. We want the whole world to see it and you have the platform. You have the right platform for this movement, please help us. It’s not about the movie anymore. It’s not about me. It’s about the children.’”
Angel Studios eventually picked up the film and engineered an astonishing theatrical release. According to Newsweek, “Sound of Freedom is continuing to surprise industry analysts with its strong performance at the box office, having just crossed the $100 million mark in North America, some three weeks after its release.”
I (along with thousands of others) already paid it forward, so if you can’t afford a ticket, you can claim a free ticket. ????️
The movie isn’t easy to watch. As they say in the film, the topic is too ugly for polite conversation. But that doesn’t mean the conversation shouldn’t happen.