The independent film “Sound of Freedom”, which has been a blockbuster with a budget of just $14.5 million, is now the subject of controversy after the arrest of one of the thousands of sponsors for alleged child abduction.
It would be Fabian Marta, who -according to the St. Louis Police web portal– He was arrested on July 23 and was placed on $15,000 bail that he was able to provide, so he is free until his court date before Judge Lynne Raynard Perkins on August 28 at 9:15 in the morning.
However, the circumstances that led to these charges are unclear and details are expected to become known as the case progresses through the courts.
In accordance with Newsweekthe 51-year-old man would have made posts on his Facebook in which he proudly expressed his collaboration with the film.
“I am proud to have participated in it. If you see the film, look for ‘Fabian Marta y Familia’ at the end of the credits”, said one of the publications that were eliminated after the accusations.
According to Missouri state lawschild abduction is a class A felony that could carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.
ANGEL STUDIOS REACTS
In a statement published in Deadline, Angel Studios CEO Neal Garmon said the film distribution studio “complied with the requirements of federal and state laws and regulations by allowing 6,678 people to invest an average of $501 each at the Sound of Freedom launch. Just as anyone can invest in the stock market, everyone who meets the legal requirements can invest in Angel Studios projects. One of the advantages of investing was the possibility of appearing in the credits”.
Those credits reveal “Fabian Marta and Family” as one of the contributors to the film piece.
According to the boxofficemojo.com portal, the film has raised a total of $156 million.
“Sound of Freedom” is based on a true story that denounces child trafficking worldwide.
The film stars Jim Caviezel, Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino, Bill Camp, José Zúñiga, Eduardo Verástegui, who is also a producer, and written and directed by Alejandro Monteverde.
