Stereotypes in '300' Fail to Match Historical Reality
The movie 300, about the battle of Themopylae, is still drawing crowds to theaters. But the racial and sexual stereotypes used to caricature the ancient Greeks and Persians, and exaggerate the differences between them, are an offense to historical reality.
Related NPR Stories
Film Contrast: Loud '300,' Quiet 'Silence' March 9, 2007
A Critical View of Miller's Blockbuster '300' March 12, 2007
The Spartans and the Persians Battle in '300' March 9, 2007
Comments
Discussions for this story are now closed. Please see the Community FAQ for more information.