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While often categorized as a faith-based film, Sound of Freedom defies many conventions associated with that genre. Unlike typical hallmark-style religious movies, its religiosity is subtle, with the main character Timothy Ballard, played masterfully by Jim Caviezel, being explicitly identified as a Christian. The film's only overt religious line—“God’s children are not for sale”—serves as a thematic anchor rather than a preachy mantra. This approach allows the film to stand on its own as a powerful narrative, accessible and impactful beyond any religious context.