Netflix’s Cleopatra docuseries still stirring up drama as Egyptian broadcaster announces its own doc
stressing that “Queen Cleopatra had light skin and Hellenistic features” and arguing that Netflix’s approach “should be based on historical and scientific facts, to ensure that history and civilizations are not falsified,” the Al Wathaeqya channel, a subsidiary of Egypt’s state-affiliated United Media Services, has announced its own Cleopatra documentary in which the ancient ruler will be depicted as light-skinned.
. However, the adamance with which Egyptians have rejected the notion of a Black Cleopatra might feel to some to have undertones of general anti-Black sentiment.Hanna rejected the notion, citing the fact that “Egyptians have a very fragile understanding of their past” because of previous lack of education as to why they’re so protective of their history today.
As for the Queen Cleopatra team, “We decided to depict Cleopatra of mixed heritage to reflect these theories and the multicultural nature of ancient Egypt. Race in her times was a long way from what it is now,” Root said in her statement. She apparently considers the situation a success, as Netflix “asked us to promote a conversation and that’s just what has happened.”
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