Hollywood stars left appalled by Italian reporter's inquiry about Black Lives Matter movement during interview
Federica Polidoro, an Italian journalist, has found herself at the centre of a heated debate following a group interview she conducted with Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri on ArtsLife Tv. The interview, which has since gone viral, has received criticism for Polidoro's conduct.
Polidoro, who hails from a multi-ethnic, matriarchal, and feminist family with a significant history of immigration, denies being racist. She has a work history that includes interviewing people of various backgrounds and ethnicities. However, Ayo Edebiri, a Black woman, has accused Polidoro of ignoring her on questions related to Black Lives Matter and the #MeToo movement.
Despite several opportunities to divert the question to Emmy-winning star The Bear, Polidoro focused the interview on Roberts and Garfield. At one point, she specifically excluded Edebiri from responding to a question. This action, along with her conduct during the interview, has drawn criticism from many on social media.
Julia Roberts expressed confusion during the interview, stating, 'Can you repeat that? With your sunglasses on I can't tell which of us you're talking to.' This moment, among others, has fuelled the debate about Polidoro's approach.
Polidoro asserts that journalism's role is to ask questions, even on delicate topics, with respect and responsibility. She reserves the right to seek legal protection against those who have insulted and attacked her online. She claims that criticisms of her are flimsy and bordering on pro-censorship.
On the other hand, some commenters on the Reddit thread r/FauxMoi have been critical of Polidoro's conduct in the interview with the celebrities. One user praised Ayo Edebiri for her grace and refusal to allow her voice to be silenced during the interview. Another user praised Andrew Garfield for his body language and demeanor amid the uncomfortable segment.
Edebiri, who has won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards, answered one of the questions despite being ignored by the interviewer. Her resilience in the face of Polidoro's conduct has won her praise from many.
Polidoro's employer or the main responsible entity for the TV show featuring the controversial interview is HBO. She believes that the public discourse about the interview is misguided and that she fulfilled all professional obligations. However, she has stated that she has been cyberbullied following the controversial interview.
In the midst of this controversy, Polidoro's stance remains clear: she believes that the real racists are those who see racism everywhere and seek to muzzle journalism, limiting freedom of analysis, critical thinking, and the plurality of perspectives. This debate about journalistic integrity continues to unfold, with both supporters and critics voicing their opinions.
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