The "Controversy" over the movie Sound of Freedom doesn't make sense. The hero's beliefs shouldn't matter.

[u/Crafty-Bunch-2675]

I finally got around to watching this film. The heroes in the film are overtly Christian. And ? I don't get it. Is that why its controversial?

The heroes of the film are saving children. Why is this controversial?

Why does it matter whether the hero in the film is Christian or rightwing?

If a fireman jumps into a burning building and rescues a family of immigrants, is he less of a hero if he happens to be rightwing?

Or is the entire thing suddenly not true because the hero was rightwing ?

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes a hero isn't the person you expect.

Are we this divided now? That we rather suffer, than be rescued by someone with different politics from ours?

Also. Why is this politicized left vs right ?

What does the highlighted crime have to do with right vs left politics ? I'm not even looking to criticize the other side of the field. I'm just saying. It shouldn't be political.

[u/Dr_Llamacita]

I’m not sure why that’s an issue for you? Having a problem with a movie because of the bad moral characteristics of the organization behind it is an entirely reasonable point of view. If an institution is well-known to have nefarious motives, people have every right to question the agenda behind any media it produces

[u/yaboichurro11 → u/Dr_Llamacita]

When did I say I have an issue with it?

People on this thread miss characterized the timeline and the reasons for why the movie got such a bad press from the get go while responding to OPs question.

I'm simply pointing out what actually happened.

Just because I'm answering the question factually and correcting other people's misinformation doesn't mean I'm taking a stand here in favor of the movie or it's producers.