Why it Matters if a Black Actress Plays Cleopatra
The truth is not served when filmmakers “boldly re-imagine” the past to spread the lies of today.
Imagine, if you will, that Netflix produced a miniseries based on the life of the 19th century Zulu warrior-king Shaka Zulu, and cast white actor Matt Damon in the lead role. Or what if the woke streaming giant made a movie based on Rosa Parks’ refusal in 1955 to give up her seat on the bus – a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement – and hired blo…
