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Beth De Araújo Condemns Cornell Rape Case
Director Beth De Araújo uses Breakthrough Award speech to demand accountability after Cornell rape case.
In brief
Director Beth De Araújo uses Breakthrough Award speech to demand accountability after Cornell rape case. Josephine director Beth De Araújo condemned Cornell rape case during Critics Choice Award speech, urging men to hold each other accountable. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Breakthrough Award Acceptance
Beth de Araújo accepted the Breakthrough Director Award for 'Josephine' at Critics Choice Association's 6th Annual Celebración of Cinema & Television.
Speech Begins with Gratitude
She thanked presenter Jason Blum for his kind words and for producing her directorial debut 'Soft and Quiet'.
Shift to Cornell Case
De Araújo said she had something different planned but felt compelled to address the recent Cornell University rape case.
Emotional Context
She began to tear up while discussing how her film connects to current events involving the Cornell rape case.
Call for Accountability
De Araújo urged men to 'hold each other accountable' following the Cornell rape case.
“I had something very different planned to say today, but it’s been a heart wrenching week and I know my collaborators would want me to use his time to talk about it.”
The bottom line
Josephine director Beth De Araújo condemned Cornell rape case during Critics Choice Award speech, urging men to hold each other accountable.
