Podcast Summary
Mexican actor Eduardo Barastegui's passion project: A film against child trafficking: Actor Eduardo Barastegui left his career to produce and star in 'Sound of Freedom', a film exposing the fastest growing international crime - child trafficking.
Eduardo Barastegui, a successful Mexican actor, left his acting and singing career behind to produce and star in the film "Sound of Freedom," a movie about ending child trafficking. This film, which has been in production for eight years, is the fastest growing international crime network the world has ever seen, surpassing even the illegal arms and drug trades. Barastegui, who grew up in a small town in Northern Mexico and initially pursued a career as a lawyer before following his dreams of acting and singing, shares his passion for making a difference in the world by using his talents to bring attention to this harrowing issue. The film premieres on July 4th and tells the true story of special agent Tim Ballard's lifelong mission to end child trafficking.
Discovering the Purpose of Life: Through the guidance of a mentor, artist Eduardo learned that achieving dreams and material success is not enough for true happiness. He began to explore his purpose in life and discovered he could make a difference by using his talents to live a life of integrity.
Following your dreams and achieving success can bring excitement and opportunities, but it may also leave you feeling empty and in search of deeper meaning. For artist Eduardo, moving to America and fulfilling his dream of making an English film seemed like the pinnacle of success. However, he soon realized that material accomplishments alone were not enough to bring him happiness. It was through the guidance of his English teacher, Jasmine, that he began to explore the purpose of his life and the impact he could make on the world. By asking thought-provoking questions, Jasmine helped Eduardo see that he had the power to be a hero, not just on screen, but in real life by using his talents to make a difference and live a life of integrity.
Using art to inspire positive change: Actor Eduardo Verastegui took a hiatus to align work with faith, family, and culture, then co-founded a production company to create inspiring movies, changing lives and making a positive impact.
Media has a significant impact on how people think, and it's essential to consider whether we're contributing to the problem or the solution. Eduardo Verastegui, a successful actor, realized he was part of the problem when he promised to only work on projects that aligned with his faith, family, and culture. After taking a four-year hiatus, he co-founded a production company with Alejandro Monteverde and Leo Severino to create movies that inspire love, forgiveness, and self-improvement. Their first film, "Bella," was a critical success and changed many lives, including Eduardo's. The experience taught him that art can have a profound impact on people, and he's committed to using his platform to make a positive difference.
Filmmakers inspired by child sex exploitation heroes: The US consumes most child sex material, Mexico leads provision, awareness is key to solving issue, filmmakers aim to start a movement to help millions of affected children
Meeting heroes working to rescue children from sexual exploitation inspired filmmakers Eduardo and Alejandro to create a movie that raises awareness about this global issue. The United States, as the world's most powerful country, consumes the most child sex material, and Mexico is the leading provider. However, despite having the resources to address this problem, it's not a priority. The filmmakers believe that awareness is the first step to solving this issue and that their movie can start a movement to make a difference for the millions of children affected. The filmmakers were moved to action after learning about the suffering these children endure, often being raped multiple times a day for years. They recognize that while they have saved thousands of children, the problem is too big for them to solve alone and that a larger movement is needed.
Overcoming challenges to make a film on child trafficking: Through collective action and persistence, we can make ending child trafficking a priority, despite facing numerous challenges.
When we collectively raise awareness and put pressure on the government, we can make ending child trafficking a priority. This is a cause that requires dedication and persistence, as it faced numerous challenges during the production of the film. Rejections and obstacles were common, but the filmmakers refused to give up, driven by the belief that every child deserves protection. The film, which took several years to reach the audience, eventually secured funding and was made, highlighting the importance of continuing the fight against this terrible reality. It's a mission that requires courage and determination, but the potential reward is a world where no child is for sale.
A challenging journey to save children from trafficking inspires a movie: Passionate creators overcame rejections and toured Mexico to secure commitments to end child trafficking, with Angel Studios eventually rescuing and distributing the movie.
The making and distribution of the movie "Cartagena" was a challenging journey filled with obstacles, but the passion and determination of its creators to save children from child trafficking kept them going. Ballard, the film's subject, shared his most difficult rescue mission in Cartagena, Colombia, which inspired the title and theme of the movie. Despite being rejected by various studios due to perceived lack of commercial appeal, the creators persevered and embarked on a tour of Mexico to secure commitments from state governors to end child trafficking. Finally, Angel Studios came on board to rescue and distribute the film, which will now reach millions of viewers on Independence Day, symbolizing the celebration of freedom for all, including children still enslaved.
Raising Awareness about Human Trafficking through 'Sound of Freedom': Producer Eduardo Barostegui's film 'Sound of Freedom' highlights human trafficking, inspiring us to take action and support the cause.
Eduardo Barostegui, the producer and star of the film "Sound of Freedom," is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking and modern-day slavery. The film, which he is working hard to ensure its success, sheds light on this important issue. We express our gratitude for his efforts and wish him the best of luck. Human trafficking is a pressing concern that affects millions around the world, and it's essential that we continue to educate ourselves and take action against it. Let us remember that every individual has the power to make a difference. Let us support efforts like "Sound of Freedom" and continue to advocate for the freedom and dignity of all people.
