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The Controversy Surrounding Netflix's Queen Cleopatra: Race-Swapping and Historian Backlash
In recent years, the entertainment industry has been rife with controversies fueled by identity politics and race-swapping casting decisions. From Disney to Warner Brothers, streaming services like Netflix and Amazon have often found themselves embroiled in heated debates over creative choices that challenge historical accuracy and cultural representation. However, few of these controversies have reached the level of outrage witnessed with Netflix's Queen Cleopatra, starring Jada Pinkett Smith, which has sparked intense backlash from audiences and critics alike.