... i feel like there needs to be more emphasis on protecting those little actors and making sure they're not getting taken advantage of on set. it's one thing to have a certain level of freedom in filmmaking, but at what cost? i think josh safdie's response is pretty shady too - if he knew the girl was minor and still went ahead with the scene, that's some major red flags 
... we need more accountability in this industry, like proper age verification checks and consequences for directors who get caught up in these situations. it's not just about the two brothers anymore, it's about creating a safer space for all young actors 
. It's like they're trying to draw attention away from their talents by bringing up this dark stuff. I mean, can't we just focus on the art for once? But seriously, this is a huge red flag for the film industry as a whole. How many other incidents have gone unreported or covered up? We need stricter regulation and better vetting processes to ensure that our young actors are protected from exploitation. The lack of accountability from directors like Josh Safdie is just not okay 
. The fact that Josh was aware of the girl's age doesn't necessarily mean he knew about this specific incident and let it happen 
. And what if Michael Stathis was just trying to be friendly with the kid? We can't assume the worst without all the facts 
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. And what about all the kids who work on sets without any issues? It's not fair to single these guys out.
. And let's not forget that there are plenty of examples where directors have been held accountable for their actions, so what's different here? 