Sounds of Freedom is bittersweet for those of us who also resonate with what takes place within this remarkable movie of truth
I attended July 5th, 2023. I was surprised how difficult it was watch, sit though due to my own sexual abuse from ages 6- 16yrs old
By " those in authority positions "= teachers, police officers, peers, employees of Boys Club of America, both Fe/male perps. All walks of life and hierarchy of society.
My step brother and I attended. He knows of my abuse. I could have really lost it a handful of times during the movie.
Hits way to close to home He kept asking... " Are you going to be able to watch this movie ?"
I realize that many do not make it past their early 20's from sexual abuse.
I will be be 56 years old next week...
In my 40's I found out from one of my older brothers that he, and my oldest brother were also targeted by these same pedo's.
We were damaged goods in a way.. Father was a big time alcoholic Mother, passive aggressive codependent to my father due to her own abuse.
Never felt safe in my home growing up.
After all this...
Please share, discuss as much as possible to shed as much mighty, LIGHT upon this gross misjustice.
At work I had the opportunity to share with a fellow co worker about the movie .. A extreme sanitized, generic version of my abuse.
She had tears in her eyes. Initially she asked why I did not report it to any proper authorities...
Cause a handful " authorities " were evil, hardly proper in their role to serve, protect, and even save lives ie police and firemen that were my abusers.
God's children are not for sale or to be abused.
This is the only reason I haven't gone to seen it yet. I'm not sure I can make it through at all. This probably should be a 'sit on the couch with a box of tissues while i'm all alone' movie for this gal.
Oor, because it's not a contest or a virtue to see a movie, don't feel like you have to or you are somehow failing morally. You are aware and already trying to help powerless people have a voice. You don't have to hurt yourself to prove anything to anyone.
I appreciate that. I was feeling a little guilty.
You also make a good point because I have talked about this movie a lot. Some of the people who have ignored me are now paying attention.... Hopefully helping to give the powerless a voice.
I was very worried thaf I would not be able to make it through the movie because I am so empathetic and love children, but I personally feel the makers took care not to make the move emotionally painful for those of us with tender hearts. I only teared up a few times.