Special Link: Whitewashing in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Posted on | June 23, 2010 | No Comments

Jake Gyllenhaal stole my identity and my video game by Sara Haghdoosti.

Thanks to Allie for the link.

You know, I didn’t want to go see Prince of Persia for a number of reasons.  Number one, I have to admit, was because it was based on a video game. Number two was that the stars were white Europeans. Number three is that I just had a feeling it wouldn’t satisfy.

I mentioned the first two to the friend who persuaded me to go. He said, “It’s not a problem that the actors are Caucasian. Persians came from the Caucasus mountains!”

I didn’t think that was quite the point, but it got me thinking suitably confused thoughts about race and descent and terminology and at time didn’t have time to think about the question much further. I never did have that think, but went on ahead and watched a bubblegum kind of movie and wrote a quick review because I was behind on reviews for the blog. This is no excuse. I knew there was something wrong about having swarthy Anglo cast set in Iranian past, so why didn’t I mention it?

Here’s hoping I’m not so remiss next time. :( Anyway, what Ms Haghdoosti  said.

Jake Gyllenhaal stole my identity and my video game by Sara Haghdoosti. Thanks to Allie for the link. You know, I didn't want to go see Prince of Persia for a number of reasons.  Number one, I have to admit, was because it was based on a video game. Number two was that the stars were white Europeans. Number three is that I just had a feeling it wouldn't satisfy. I mentioned the first two to the friend who persuaded me to go. He said, "It's not a problem that the actors are Caucasian. Persians came from the Caucasus mountains!" I didn't think that was quite the point, but it got me thinking suitably confused thoughts about race and descent and terminology and at time didn't have time to think about the question much further. I never did have that think, but went on ahead and watched a bubblegum kind of movie and wrote a quick review because I was behind on reviews for the blog. This is no excuse. I knew there was something wrong about having swarthy Anglo cast set in Iranian past, so why didn't I

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