As a person of faith that movie really spoke to me, he said.
That was the beginning of me merging faith and film, he added.
Last month, Franklinstruck a deal withPerry and Netflix to make faith-based films under a multiyear, multipicture first-look.
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Thats why I wanted to get into entertainment.
I remain curious about what those stories are that will connect with people on a deep level.
Franklins latest production was last yearsFlamin Hot, directed by Eva Longoria.
He was speaking on day two of the AVPSummit.
Earlier, the Italian confab heard from Sonys Wayne Garvie and WGA negotiator John August.
