Netflix's African Queens Docuseries Sparks Divide With Egyptian Historians
Posted on AllSides May 10th, 2023
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Egyptian Queen Cleopatra has captivated the attention of historians for centuries, many of whom say she was descended from Macedonian Greek kings, and claim that very little of her background was steeped in non-Greek ancestry. The new Netflix docuseries, African Queens, is changing the narrative and has received some backlash for casting a biracial actress as Queen Cleopatra. Adele James, known for her role as Tina Mollett in the TV series, Casualty, was selected to take on the portrayal of Cleopatra, highlighting the centuries-long dispute over the Egyptian ruler’s cultural...