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‘The film the woke Nazis don’t want you to see!’ How the culture wars made Sound of Freedom a blockbuster

15 mins | Aug 31, 2023
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How did a mid-budget thriller about child trafficking become a box office smash? With a lot of help from conspiracy theorists, the U.S.'s religious right, and Donald Trump. Steve Rose explores the film's connections with QAnon, its controversial content, and its reception within the context of today's cultural and political landscape. Read by Simon Mattacks.

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