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Hilary Swank, Rainn Wilson, Roma Downey and More Talk Representations of Faith and Spirituality in Entertainment


Variety's Spirituality in Entertainment Breakfast, presented by FAMI, discussed 'Hope Operas,' spiritual revolutions and representations of faith.

Tuesday’s event, held at the Los Angeles London hotel, featured five in-depth conversations that dove into varied perspectives on the role of spirituality in entertainment and how industry leaders find inspiration from meditation to a whale’s song. Actor, producer and talk show host Tamera Mowry-Housley kicked off the conversation by detailing the qualities that speak to her in a character: “I have more fun playing a flawed individual. Variety senior culture and events editor Marc Malkin and two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank discussed her latest role as Sharon Stevens in the upcoming drama film “Ordinary Angels,” which is based on a true story.

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