Im astounded, shetold Deadlineat the time.
Even though we had a lot of support, the idea it might actually happen seemed so far away.
Now, even with a few weeks hindsight, Riseborough is still a bit dumbfounded.
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I dont know what I know, shetoldThe Hollywood Reporter today.
I think once I have time to process everything, I might understand it a bit better.
In the end, the Academy decided against revokingRiseboroughsOscar nominationforTo Leslie.
Its been confusing, Riseborough told THR in her first statements about the controversy.
And its wonderful the films getting seen.
I suppose its a really bright ray of light.
You cant control how people absorb it.
I do not yet know which measures will best encourage meritocracy.
Ive been working toward discovering them and will continue to.
The film industry is abhorrently unequal in terms of opportunity.
She continued, I am grateful for the conversation because it must be had.
It has deeply impacted me.
