Egyptian government rebuts left-wing propaganda about Cleopatra
Christopher Tremoglie
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As one of the rulers of ancient Egypt, Queen Cleopatra’s reign remains relatively popular even 2,000 years later. Her story has transcended time, and she is the subject of an upcoming Netflix documentary. The film‘s executives and producers decided to cast Adele James, a black actress, in the titular role. It caused a global uproar because, despite many revisionist historians advocating a left-wing agenda, Cleopatra did not have black skin. So it was only natural that the Egyptian government commented, echoing previous sentiments about Cleopatra’s skin color.
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The African country took issue with the film’s misrepresentation of the ancient Egyptian ruler and claimed Cleopatra was “white-skinned” and should not be portrayed by a black actress, while others claimed Netflix was “blackwashing” the country’s history. It was a bold move by government officials but showed allegiance to telling the truth over hyperpartisan, ideologically driven fiction. And given today’s political climate, it seems like it is only a matter of time before Egypt gets accused of white supremacy.
Cleopatra, born in 69 B.C., was the queen and last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty. Her reign lasted from 51 B.C. to her death in 30 B.C. Regarding her ethnicity, she was a descendant of the Macedonian Greek general Ptolemy I Soter, and her first language was Greek, according to historical records.
The director of the Netflix docuseries, Tina Gharavi, defended the casting choice in an essay, asserting that Cleopatra was more likely to have been black than Greek. Yet Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities responded to Gharavi’s historical fiction and rebutted the claim, stating the ancient ruler had “white skin and Hellenistic characteristics.”
Yet it’s hard to believe that Gharavi’s main objective wasn’t to promote uneducated, radicalized, left-wing political and cultural propaganda. Egypt’s statement probably caused significant discomfort to every diversity, equity, and anti-racist left-winger today.
“Bas-reliefs and statues of Queen Cleopatra are the best proof,” the ministry stated in the Independent.
Additionally, NBC News reported that the ministry effectively shunned the people behind the documentary and argued that because it was a documentary, it had a duty to be truthful to the audience and demanded “those in charge of its production to investigate accuracy and rely on historical and scientific facts.”
It is evident that Netflix and producers of the so-called documentary, including Jada Pinkett Smith, wife to shamed Hollywood actor Will Smith, did not care about historical facts, truth, or accuracy. Instead, they were more concerned with promoting “representation” and creating false narratives. The documentary’s production team prioritized promoting the idea that a “black” queen was, at one time, one of the most powerful rulers in Egyptian civilization instead of showcasing the truth.
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Unfortunately, the ministry doesn’t know that, in reality, Netflix’s documentarians don’t care about facts. To the executives behind the show, the symbolism and messaging supersede the truth, and they only care about propaganda. It’s indicative of how the Left corrupts education to fit left-wing ideological narratives and agendas.
Netflix and people like Jada Pinkett Smith and Gharavi want to indoctrinate, not educate. People must realize the Left’s tactics and how they are weaponizing education to mold people’s minds. Egypt’s government should be applauded for its courage to stand for the truth and scold Netflix and the show’s producers.