Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” nailed the global warming (update: Climate Change) zeitgeist like nothing before or since. “The China Syndrome” made everyone pay attention to nuclear power’s worst-case scenario. “Super-Size Me” had us re-think our trips to the nearest fast-food joint.

“Sound of Freedom” wants to join that unique club.

The drama, wrapped in 2018 but released at long last via Angel Studios, recalls Tim Ballard’s remarkable work setting children free from the clutches of sex traffickers. It’s a battle cry for us to do more against a side of global slavery rarely explored on screen, and it wears its heart on its sleeve.

Even better?

It ensures the narrative beats are just as important as its mission.

[My review went up on Friday. Christian Toto and I largely agree that this is a must see. Don’t miss my interview with Tim Ballard, the central character in the film. — Ed]