# Beth De Araújo Condemns Cornell Rape Case

> Director Beth De Araújo uses Breakthrough Award speech to demand accountability after Cornell rape case.
- Title: Beth De Araújo Condemns Cornell Rape Case · IndieWire
- Summary: Director Beth De Araújo uses Breakthrough Award speech to demand accountability after Cornell rape case. Josephine director Beth De Araújo condemned Cornell…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/general-news/josephine-director-beth-de-araujo-speech-cornell-rape-case-1235220071
- Author: Marcus Jones
- Published: 2026-10-03T01:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: beth de araujo, josephine, critics choice association, cornell rape case, breakthrough director award, sundance film festival, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Josephine director Beth De Araújo condemned Cornell rape case during Critics Choice Award speech, urging men to hold each other accountable.