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sl8

(13,584 posts)
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 06:27 AM Oct 2020

Cleopatra: Gal Gadot's film announcement sparks 'whitewashing' accusations

https://news.sky.com/story/cleopatra-gal-gadots-film-announcement-sparks-whitewashing-accusations-12103778

Cleopatra: Gal Gadot's film announcement sparks 'whitewashing' accusations

Questions about Gal Gadot playing Cleopatra add to the growing debate on whitewashing - when white actors portray non-white roles.

Wednesday 14 October 2020 11:04, UK

Gal Gadot's new film about ancient Egyptian ruler Cleopatra is already facing criticism before filming is even under way, with accusations of "whitewashing" the role.

The Israeli actress will star in the biopic, which will see her reunited with her Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins.

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Cleopatra: Gal Gadot's film announcement sparks 'whitewashing' accusations (Original Post) sl8 Oct 2020 OP
Cleopatra was Greek. Aristus Oct 2020 #1
Let's be honest, the reason these people are mad is that Gal Gadot is (((Israeli))). DTomlinson Oct 2020 #2
Has anyone actually said so? Aristus Oct 2020 #3

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
1. Cleopatra was Greek.
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 09:39 AM
Oct 2020

She had no Egyptian or African blood of any kind. There's no reason an Israeli actress couldn't play her.

Aristus

(66,096 posts)
3. Has anyone actually said so?
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 02:44 PM
Oct 2020

In the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, I come down on the side of Palestine. But I have no problem with anyone just because they're Israeli.

And Gal Godot is on my short list for Most Beautiful Woman In The World...



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