thefilmfatale:dailydot:Whitewashed ‘Exodus’ cast sparks a Twitter riotRemember when
thefilmfatale:dailydot:Whitewashed ‘Exodus’ cast sparks a Twitter riotRemember when Noah’s screenwriter explained that everyone in his movie was white because it was “mythical,” and because white people are apparently universal stand-ins for the human race?Directed by Ridley Scott, the forthcoming Exodus: Gods and Kings stars Christian Bale as Moses, Joel Edgerton as Rhamses, and Aaron Paul as Joshua.Just look at the imagery here. You have Sigourney Weaver, Joel Edgerton and Christian Bale in brilliant regalia in the center with men of color in the background as faceless soldiers and servants manning the entrance to this temple. Really, Hollywood? You’re not even trying. -- source link
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