Cynthia Erivo Hopes ‘Prima Facie’ Will Lead to Debate About “How Lack of Consent Is Received”
Actress Cynthia Erivo discusses her new film 'Prima Facie', which explores themes of consent and the societal reception of the word 'no'. She hopes the film will spark a broader conversation about how pain and consent are perceived, particularly regarding Black women.
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The film addresses critical social issues surrounding sexual violence and the cultural nuances of consent, aiming to shift public discourse.
Cynthia Erivo Hopes ‘Prima Facie’ Will Lead to Debate About “How Lack of Consent Is Received” Cynthia Erivo knows when to say "yes" and "no" to roles, and she hopes her new film will cause a debate about how the word "no" is received in human relationships and society.
That was one of the takeaways from the star's jam-packed Monday Screen Talk during the 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF), which runs through Oct. 18.
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