Faith, Story, and the Power of Representation

Presented by: Cindy Brown | Daniel Levitt | Soraya Salam

Categories: Christianity | Faith | Islam | Judaism

Cindy Brown, Daniel Levitt, and Soraya Salam share how their faith backgrounds in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are represented in media. They discuss common stereotypes, the importance of accurate portrayal, and how writers can bring greater nuance and authenticity to stories shaped by faith.

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