India, Sept. 14 -- Cynthia Erivo hopes the upcoming film Prima Facie will encourage discussions about consent, sexual violence and the challenges survivors face while seeking justice through the legal system. The film, adapted from Suzie Miller's acclaimed play, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday.
Erivo takes on a difficult role
Erivo plays Tessa, a successful criminal defence barrister whose life changes after she is sexually assaulted by a male colleague. The experience forces her to encounter the legal process from a survivor's perspective, confronting the difficulties victims can face when attempting to prove rape in court.
Speaking ahead of the premiere, Erivo said conversations around such i...