Michael and Us: The Sound of Freedom Episode Aug. 8, 2023

from Jacobin Radio· ·

Unfortunately, there was no avoiding it. We finally went to see the right-wing human-trafficking blockbuster SOUND OF FREEDOM (2023) and had one of our more unpleasant viewing experiences. We discuss the film's astroturfed box office, as well as the reasons for its very real cultural resonance. "Tim Ballard Has ‘Stepped Away’ From Operation Underground Railroad, Org Says" by Anna Merlan - Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



Unfortunately, there was no avoiding it. We finally went to see the right-wing human-trafficking blockbuster SOUND OF FREEDOM (2023) and had one of our more unpleasant viewing experiences. We discuss the film's astroturfed box office, as well as the reasons for its very real cultural resonance.

"Tim Ballard Has ‘Stepped Away’ From Operation Underground Railroad, Org Says" by Anna Merlan -

Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.