Gabrielle Union to Birth of a Nation holdouts: I absolutely understand

I dont want to put myself above anyones pain or triggers.

Every victim or survivor, I believe you.

I support you if you dont want to see the film.

Credit: Dennis Leupold

I absolutely understand and respect that.

I cant sell the film.

Celestin did not receive a new trial.

Dennis Leupold

The accuserdied by suicidein 2012.

Union toldEssencethe film is bigger than just Parker (a sentiment he has also expressed).

Union also wrote in aLos Angeles Timesop-edthat she has not taken the allegations against Parker lightly.

See a photo of Union inEssenceabove and the November cover below.