evidence: Sound of Freedom was inspired by the work of Tim Ballard, the founder of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.,) a non-profit started to stop trafficking. Work on the script began in 2015.[2] He personally requested that Jim Caviezel portray him because he had been impressed with Caviezel's performance as Edmond Dantes in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002).[14][15] Caviezel said that he considers Sound of Freedom the second most important film he has ever appeared in, ranking it behind his starring role as Jesus Christ in The Passion of the Christ (2004).[16][15] [...] - ^ "'Sound of Freedom', from award winning executive producer Mel Gibson". Apple TV. February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.