The Egyptians were displeased. After getting a black actor to take on the role of ‘Cleopatra’ in a documentary series on Netflix, arguing against history. The voice of the netizens cracked.
It immediately became a hot drama in the social world when Netflix released a trailer for the documentary series. “Queen Cleopatra” which presents the story of Queen Cleopatra the 7th As a black African This triggered a conflict in Egypt.
The complaint was so hot that a lawyer filed a complaint that the series violated media laws and it was “Elimination of Egyptian identity” There are also leading archaeologists to confirm that. Cleopatra had “light skin, not black”.
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African Queen: Queen Cleopatra features British actress Adele James as the ruler of Egypt
While the producer of the series said “The legacy of Cleopatra’s story is highly contested.” As well as a black actress ‘Adele James’ who plays Cleopatra also told critics that “If you don’t like the casting, don’t watch this series – this documentary.”
Jada Pinkett Smith Said the Executive Production Director “We don’t often see or hear stories about black queens. And that is 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 introduction of black Cleopatra by Famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass He said “This is completely false. Cleopatra was Greek. It means she’s light skinned, not black.”
“Netflix is trying to cause confusion by spreading false and misleading information that black people are the roots of Egyptian civilization.” he added and encouraged the Egyptians to 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 he added that too “This series contains images and content that violate Egypt’s media laws. Its aim is also to distort and erase the identity of the Egyptians.”
The voice of the netizens cracked. Come out and comment through the social world. Some disagreed with the black actress who plays Cleopatra. be seen as something that does not fit with history and memories of the past while the other supports and looks forward to watching the series
Source: BBC, New York Post
