This post is in response to the reading we had to do earlier this semester about how the film Noah was “whitewashed.” The newest biblical epic Exodus: Gods and Kings, which is due to be out in December is facing much of the same backlash that was faced by Noah. In Exodus: Gods and Kings, the major characters are once again not accurately portrayed in terms of racial identity. In addition, the leading cast is all Caucasian whereas the supporting cast of servants, thieves, and slaves are primarily played by actors of color. This “whitewash” of Exodus: Gods and Kings is not even strictly limited to the actors as even the set designers are being accused of making Egyptian monuments such as the Great Sphinx look more white. As a result, a movement has been started primarily through twitter to boycott this film.

Attached is a link if you would like to read further into this topic

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/05/exodus-gods-kings-whitewash-boycott_n_5652499.html