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Circumvented studio gatekeepers by self-funding The Passion of the Christ ($30 million, $45 million including marketing).
Proved a star could reach global audiences and make $600 million without studio approval.
Sound of Freedom: Fiction That Became Reality
In 2023, Sound of Freedom, a project championed by Gibson and starring Jim Caviezel, was dismissed by mainstream critics as fringe drama. Yet with the Department of Justice releasing over 3 million files in January 2026, many elements of the film now align with official records:
Talent scout lures: Abduction promises tied to fame, mirroring allegations against MC2 Model Management and Jean-Luc Brunel.
Elite protection networks: Powerful individuals shielding traffickers.
Systemic failure: Bureaucracy enabling international movement of illicit operations.
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