The Italian journalist who, for some reason, excluded Ayo Edebiri in a question about Hollywood and Black Lives Matter and #Metoo Movements has talked about the interview now viral.
Federica Polidoro published a statement on Monday on Instagram defending his work, saying that he has been subject to “violent language, personal attacks and cyberbully” after the “question that, for some reason, was not well received by some members of the public.”
“Instead of focusing on the reflexive responses of Ayo Edebiri, Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield, the discussion continues only about how the question should have expressed,” Polidoro wrote.
The exchange in question occurred in a press event with Edebiri, Roberts and Garfield at the Venice Film Festival, where his movie “after the hunt”, directed by Luca Guadagnino, made its world premiere. In a video that has been widely shared, Paddoro is heard asking Roberts and Garfield, which thought it was “lost during the politically correct era” and what people can expect from Hollywood now that “the #MeToo movement and the important black lives are made.”
After Roberts asks the journalist to clarify who the question is addressed, Polidoro reiterates that his question is for Roberts and Garfield. While the actors share a look, Edebiri raises their hand to answer.
“I know that is not for me and I don't know if it's determined that it is not for me, but I'm curious, but I don't think I have done,” says the “Bear” star. “I don't think it's done at all.”
“I think that maybe the hashtags may not be used so much,” he continues, “but I think the activists are doing a job for people, people, every day, that is a beautiful and important job that is not finished. That is really, very, very active for a reason. Because this world is really loaded. And that work is not finished. It does, but I do not think the work is done.
“The movements are still absolutely alive,” says Garfield agree. “Maybe not so labeled, covered or expanded both in this present moment.”
In his statement, Polidoro rejected the accusations of racism, saying that he has “interviewed people from each fund and ethnicity” in the course of his 20 -year career.
“My own family is multiethnic, matriarchal and feminist, with a significant immigration history,” Polidoro wrote, who in his Instagram biography mentions being an analyst of voters of the Golden Globes and the awards season. “In my opinion, true racists are those who see racism everywhere and seek to make journalism snacks, limiting freedom of analysis, critical thinking and the plurality of perspectives.”
The Pollidoo statement also said: “Censor or delegitimize the questions considered” uncomfortable “does not fall into the practice of democracy … The role of journalism is to ask questions, even on delicate issues, with respect and responsibility.”
