Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Ayo Edebiri on Me Too and Black Lives Matter Movements
During an interview, Ayo Edebiri, Julia Roberts, and Andrew Garfield discussed whether movements like Me Too and Black Lives Matter are still active.
When asked, Edebiri said the work is far from over, even if it's not in the headlines as much.
Garfield agreed, noting the movements are still going strong.
Roberts also chimed in to support the ongoing work.
The journalist, Federica Polidoro, received backlash for her question, to which she responded stating her views on racism and journalism.
The actors were there to promote their new film, After the Hunt.
Ayo Edebiri responded to a question at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The question regarded the current status of the Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements.
Edebiri stated that the work of the movements is not done.
Andrew Garfield and Julia Roberts supported Edebiri's view.
The journalist, Federica Polidoro, addressed backlash to the interview.
- Who
- Ayo Edebiri, Federica Polidoro, Julia Roberts, and Andrew Garfield
- What
- Edebiri responded to a question about the Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements, clarifying their work is not finished.
- When
- During an interview at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Where
- Toronto International Film Festival.
- Why
- To clarify the status of the Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements in response to a journalist's question.
- Event
- Toronto International Film Festival Interview
- Film
- After the Hunt
- Premier Date
- October 10th (in theaters)
- Journalist
- Federica Polidoro
- Edebiri's Response
- Work isn't finished at all.