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Ayo Edebiri Champions Ongoing Activism at Venice Festival

9/8/2025

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Ayo Edebiri received acclaim for her remarks during a Venice Film Festival interview for "After the Hunt."
The interviewer focused questions on the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements to Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield.
Edebiri asserted, “I don’t think it’s done at all,” highlighting ongoing activism.
Garfield echoed her sentiment, affirming both movements remain active.
Journalist Federica Polidoro defended her questioning on social media amid criticism.
"After the Hunt" premieres at the New York Film Festival and releases in theaters on October 10.

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Ayo Edebiri received acclaim for her remarks during a Venice Film Festival interview for "After the Hunt."
The interviewer focused questions on the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements to Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield.
Edebiri asserted, “I don’t think it’s done at all,” highlighting ongoing activism.
Garfield echoed her sentiment, affirming both movements remain active.
Journalist Federica Polidoro defended her questioning on social media amid criticism.
"After the Hunt" premieres at the New York Film Festival and releases in theaters on October 10.