2023-04-20 11:50:00
The Egyptians were displeased. After having a black actor take on the role of ‘Cleopatra’ in a documentary series on Netflix, lashing out against history. The netizens’ voice cracked.
Instantly became a hot drama in the social world when Netflix released a trailer for the documentary series. “Queen Cleopatra” that presents the story of Queen Cleopatra the 7th As a black African This sparked a conflict in Egypt.
The complaint was so hot that a lawyer filed a complaint that the series violated media laws and was “Erase the identity of the Egyptians” There are also leading archaeologists to confirm that. Cleopatra had “light skin, not black”.
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African Queens: Queen Cleopatra features British actress Adele James as the Egyptian ruler
While the producer of the series said “The legacy of Cleopatra’s story is highly controversial.” Plus a black actress ‘Adele James’ who plays the role of Cleopatra also told critics that “If you don’t like the casting, Don’t watch this series – this documentary.”
Jada Pinkett Smith Executive Production Director said “We don’t often see or hear stories about black queens. And that’s very important to me. just like my daughter and for my community to be aware of those stories. Because there are many more stories!”
Pictured: Jada Pinkett Smith, Executive Producer
But when the trailer for that series was published last week, Many Egyptians came out to condemn the presentation of a black Cleopatra by Famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass said “This is completely fake. Cleopatra was Greek. It means she has light skin, not black.”
“Netflix attempts to provoke confusion by spreading false and misleading information that the origins of Egyptian civilization are black people.” he added and urged Egyptians to take a stand against the streaming giant.
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Illustration Adele James, 27, portrays Queen Cleopatra VII in the series.
Moreover (April 16, 2023) last Sunday A lawyer has filed a petition to use “Necessary legal measures” and blocking access to the Netflix service in Egypt. and also added that “This series contains images and content that violates Egyptian media laws. It also aims to distort and erase the identity of the Egyptians.”
The netizens’ voice cracked. Come out and comment through the social world. Some disagreed with the black actress playing Cleopatra. It’s seen that it doesn’t match the history and memories of the past. while the other supports and look forward to watching the series
source : BBC, New YORK Post
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