Netflix Black Cleopatra Controversy
AL-MONITOR Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East Egyptian lawyer sues Netflix for depicting Cleopatra as Black woman Many Egyptians are furious that Netflix's new series depicts its titular "Queen Cleopatra" as Black despite the ancient ruler's well-known Greek heritage. Muhammed Magdy
A screenshot of an AL-MONITOR article reports that an Egyptian lawyer is suing Netflix over its depiction of Cleopatra as a Black woman. The image shows actors portraying a Roman soldier and Cleopatra from Netflix's series, highlighting the controversy over the ruler's historical heritage. It is shared as a reaction to debates about historical representation and casting. EN: A screenshot of an AL-MONITOR article reports that an Egyptian lawyer is suing Netflix over its depiction of Cleopatra as a Black woman. The image shows actors portraying a Roman soldier and Cleopatra from Netflix's series, highlighting the controversy over the ruler's historical heritage. It is shared as a reaction to debates about historical representation and casting.
- @eternalclassic / 31392 2023-04-21
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