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Ayo Edebiri<\/strong> <\/a>is making headlines for how she handled an uncomfortable interview moment while promoting her new movie, After the Hunt,<\/em> at the Venice Film Festival. Fans are praising the The Bear<\/em> Emmy winner for speaking up during a tricky line of questioning alongside co-stars Julia Roberts<\/strong><\/a> and Andrew Garfield<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n During a chat with ArtsLife TV<\/a><\/em>, the interviewer directed a question only at Roberts and Garfield about the state of Black Lives Matter and #MeToo in Hollywood. She asked, \u201cWhat to expect in Hollywood after the #MeToo movement and the Black Lives Matter are done?\u201d Roberts looked confused and responded, \u201cCan you repeat that? And with your sunglasses on, I can\u2019t tell which of us you\u2019re talking to.\u201d<\/p>\n The interviewer clarified that the question was for Garfield and Roberts, asking if Hollywood had \u201clost something with the politically correct era.\u201d That\u2019s when Edebiri, visibly surprised, interjected:<\/p>\n \u201cI know that that\u2019s not for me, and I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s purposeful if it\u2019s not for me\u2026 [but] I don\u2019t think it\u2019s done,\u201d she said. \u201cI don\u2019t think it\u2019s done at all. Hashtags might not be used as much but I do think that there\u2019s work being done by activists, by people every day that\u2019s beautiful, important work. That\u2019s not finished, that\u2019s really, really active for a reason because this world\u2019s really charged. And that work isn\u2019t finished at all.\u201d<\/p>\n Garfield supported her point, emphasizing that both movements remain active: \u201cMovements are still absolutely alive,\u201d he said. Edebiri added, \u201cMaybe there\u2019s not mainstream coverage in the way that there might have been, daily headlines in the way that it might have been eight or so years ago, but I don\u2019t think it means that the work is done. That\u2019s what I would say.\u201d<\/p>\n The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, centers on a college professor (Roberts) forced to confront her past when her star student (Edebiri) accuses a university colleague (Garfield) of sexual assault. The movie\u2019s Venice world premiere received divisive reactions for its unflinching approach to #MeToo themes.<\/p>\n Following the viral spread of the interview, journalist Federica Polidoro<\/strong> faced scrutiny for the question and issued a statement on social media<\/a>:<\/p>\n \u201cI have been subjected to personal insults and attacks because of a question that, for some reason, was not well received by some members of the public. I find it striking that those who unjustly accuse me of racism and consider themselves custodians of justice find acceptable violent language, personal attacks, and cyberbullying,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n Polidoro added, \u201cJournalism\u2019s role is to ask questions, even on delicate topics, with respect and responsibility. I will not tolerate or accept defamatory or violent language, and I reserve the right to seek legal protection against those who, in recent days, have chosen to hide behind the digital mob to insult and attack me instead of seeking a civil and constructive discussion.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n