Tim Ballard, who would later become an anti-human trafficking activist and the basis for the protagonist in 'Sound of Freedom', is born.
Tim Ballard establishes Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing children from sex trafficking and exploitation worldwide.
Filming commences on 'Sound of Freedom', a movie inspired by the real-life work of Tim Ballard and his efforts to combat child trafficking.
'Sound of Freedom' is released to the public, raising awareness about child trafficking and the work done by Tim Ballard and O.U.R.