Sound of Freedom Timeline ( Real )

biography
1970

Birth of Tim Ballard

Tim Ballard, who would later become an anti-human trafficking activist and the basis for the protagonist in 'Sound of Freedom', is born.

career
1995

Tim Ballard joins the CIA

Tim Ballard begins his career in intelligence by joining the CIA and working on counterterrorism efforts.

organization
2013

Tim Ballard founds Operation Underground Railroad

Tim Ballard establishes Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing children from sex trafficking and exploitation worldwide.

film_production
2018

Production begins for 'Sound of Freedom' movie

Filming commences on 'Sound of Freedom', a movie inspired by the real-life work of Tim Ballard and his efforts to combat child trafficking.

film_release
July 4, 2023

Release of 'Sound of Freedom' movie

'Sound of Freedom' is released to the public, raising awareness about child trafficking and the work done by Tim Ballard and O.U.R.

Sound of Freedom Timeline ( Fictional )

career_start
Early 2000s

Tim Ballard's Career as a Homeland Security Agent Begins

Tim Ballard works as an agent in the Homeland Security operations fighting child trafficking.

career_change
Mid 2000s

Tim Resigns from Homeland Security to Fight Child Trafficking Independently

Tim Ballard leaves his government job to found his own organization dedicated to rescuing children from sex trafficking.

operation_start
Shortly after career change

Tim Launches Operation to Rescue Children from Human Trafficking Ring

Tim and his team plan and execute their initial mission to infiltrate and rescue trafficked children from the criminal network.

rescue_mission
During the initial operations

Rescue of Tim's Daughter's Friend and Other Children

Tim's team successfully rescues a friend of his daughter and multiple other children from trafficking captors.

legal_action
Following rescue missions

Expose of Child Trafficking Network to Authorities

Tim gathers evidence and informs authorities to take legal actions against traffickers.