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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.
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CAIRO â An Egyptian lawyer is suing Netflix over its new series âQueen Cleopatraâ for depicting the historical figure from ancient Egypt as a Black woman, and having a Black actress, Adele James, perform the title role.
The Egypt Independent reported on Tuesday that lawyer Mahmoud al-Semary filed a case with Egyptâs public prosecutor, demanding âserious legal actionâ against Netflix, and the blocking of the platform in Egypt.
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.
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CAIRO â An Egyptian lawyer is suing Netflix over its new series âQueen Cleopatraâ for depicting the historical figure from ancient Egypt as a Black woman, and having a Black actress, Adele James, perform the title role.
The Egypt Independent reported on Tuesday that lawyer Mahmoud al-Semary filed a case with Egyptâs public prosecutor, demanding âserious legal actionâ against Netflix, and the blocking of the platform in Egypt.
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