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It's not something new that cinema has echoed the world of law on multiple occasions, nor is it a novelty that the world of celluloid directs its gaze towards social issues. However, when both come together in a serious manner to address a series of somewhat controversial topics, the result is usually good. I'm not going to pretend to be a film critic because I'm not one. In fact, many of the movies I would recommend would probably be considered lacking in quality. In any case, I don't want to miss the opportunity to highlight the film "Sound of Freedom" as a Mexican production that is worth seeing.
Beyond action scenes or dramatizations designed to capture the audience's interest, the film produced by Eduardo Verástegui stands out for the issue it addresses, which is child trafficking in Latin America. Undoubtedly, it's a thorny issue that, although it exists - and significantly so - in countries like Mexico, Honduras, or Guatemala, generally evokes rejection even when directly confronted. Here lies the conflict that Verástegui is facing, as he is being accused from various angles of being opportunistic for presenting a film with a topic as important as it is uncomfortable for many.
In particular, I consider that "Sound of Freedom" addresses child trafficking with both respect and rawness, highlighting the complex current social reality in which sexual predators of girls, boys, and adolescents abound. It's hard to understand how such an abhorrent phenomenon can exist, and what's worse, that this problem is on the rise. The data that shows that there is currently more slavery, especially for sexual purposes, than in the very era when slavery was allowed is particularly harsh.
In conclusion, I believe that while "Sound of Freedom" may have room for improvement - as does anything in life - the effort to highlight the uncomfortable reality of child trafficking is commendable. Furthermore, it does so in a respectful manner, exposing to the public the intricate web that allows this crime to occur, which may seem incredible but, unfortunately, is very real.
Obviously, if the audience wants to continue watching parallel realities, absurd comedies, or senseless plots, the cinema lineup is full of films of that style. However, if you want to direct your gaze towards more interesting films with greater depth and social critique, "Sound of Freedom" is a good choice.
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