Recognizing the violent and painful history of this idea -- particularly as it pertains to ancient Egypt -- is an important preamble to talking about it . Critics say the new movie `` Exodus '' has a `` race problem '' and that it is not only racist but also homophobic. American slave owners insisted Egyptians were white ; historians are n't so sure .
Critics say the new movie `` Exodus '' has a `` race problem '' and that it is not only racist but also homophobic. American slave owners insisted Egyptians were white ; historians are n't so sure .