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Egyptian Lawyer Sues Netflix for Depicting Cleopatra as Black Woman

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April 24, 2023
Egyptian Lawyer Sues Netflix for Depicting Cleopatra as Black Woman

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An Egyptian lawyer has taken legal action against the popular streaming platform, Netflix. The lawyer filed a case with the Public Prosecutor calling for the closure of the platform after the release of the trailer for the upcoming movie, “Queen Cleopatra.”

The film depicts the Greek historical figure as a black-skinned woman, a portrayal that has caused controversy and sparked outrage in Egypt.

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The lawyer argues that the depiction is historically inaccurate and offensive to the Egyptian people.

According to Egypt Independent, Mahmoud al-Semary demanded that all legal measures be taken against those responsible for the documentary and the management of the streaming platform for its participation in “this crime.”

The complaint submitted against the streaming platform alleged that “most of what Netflix platform displays contradicts Islamic and societal values and principles, especially Egyptian ones.”, Greek city times reported.

The case said that the documentary promotes Afrocentrism that is widely spread on social media, and has slogans and writings aimed at distorting and obliterating the Egyptian identity.

The complaint continued addressing Public Prosecution: “In order to preserve the Egyptian national and cultural identity among Egyptians all over the world… we ask and seek you to take the necessary legal measures against this platform.”

It demanded stopping broadcasts showing all works aimed at obliterating and distorting the Egyptian identity, through films aimed at falsifying and distorting history in Egypt.

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