
Rachel Kousser on the Forgotten Years of Alexander the Great
History Nerds United
Critiquing Cinematic Representations of Alexander the Great
This chapter critiques the film featuring Colin Farrell as Alexander the Great, contrasting it with a newer Netflix documentary that provides a more nuanced take on his sexuality. It also raises concerns regarding the representation of Persians, highlighting both commendations and discomfort in historical portrayals.
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