Singer Jewel spoke out in support of the box office hit âSound of freedomâ film on child sex trafficking despite its critics.
On Monday, Jewel posted a video in response to a month-old tweet written by Twitter owner Elon Musk who recommended the Angel Studios film be streamed on the platform for a short time.
âIt saddens me that some media is trying to politicize this movie. This is not left or right,â the âFoolish Gamesâ singer wrote in the caption.
She added, âItâs about millions of kids being trafficked, and no matter what your faith or creed, we need to protect all the vulnerable kids rather than fight over philosophical differences.â
In her viral video, Jewel gave the film a rave review and urged her followers to see it.
âIâm so verklempt,â she said of her reaction to the film.
Jewel continued to praise the inspiring movie, made by a few friends of hers, and revealed it had been in production for âyears.â
âDid you know that there are millions of children in slavery? This is the fastest-growing criminal enterprise, and the amount of children enslaved right now is greater than all 300 years of the transatlantic slave trade,â she explained.
She added, âWhat the actual eff?â
When describing the film, inspired by former federal agent Tim Ballard, Jewel shared, âThis is a true story about a man who just doesnât give up on a child.â
âIt is so touching, youâre going to love it. Please go see it,â she urged.
Jewel continued, âThis is the little indie movie that could, itâs competing with all of the giant blockbusters and itâs kicking butt and it deserves it.â
âGo see this to have your heart filled. Love you guys, take care of your babies!â she concluded.
This came after Rolling Stone magazine published an article trashing the film. The publication claimed it is just a QAnon conspiracy and the âepidemicâ of child sex trafficking is âgrossly exaggerated.â
ââSound of freedomâ lives up to that anticipation. Itâs a stomach-turning experience, fetishizing the torture of its child victims and lingering over lush preludes to their sexual abuse,â the article continued.
