An Egyptian lawyer is suing Netflix over its controversial documentary drama “Queen Cleopatra' for portraying the historic figure as Black.
The massive tunnel was previously hidden beneath a temple 40-feet below the ground just west of Alexandria, Egypt. documentary"Queen Cleopatra"Netflix’s series inspired controversy after revealing a trailer for the series on Apr. 12. In the trailer, Cleopatra is portrayed by actress Adele James, a Black actress, despite several historians and Egyptian critics pointing out that Cleopatra was likely not Black.
"Most of what Netflix platform displays do not conform to Islamic and societal values and principles, especially Egyptian ones," the complaint read.NETFLIX SEEMINGLY PIVOTS AWAY FROM LIBERAL AGENDA, BUT BOTTOM LINE REMAINS STREAMING GIANT’S CHIEF FOCUSIn addition to calling for an investigation into alleged Netflix management, the lawsuit asked for Netflix itself to be blocked from Egypt as well as any broadcast depicting a distorted view of Egyptian history or identity.
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