Here is my movie pitch:
Herodotus: The Father of History
Starring an old white man. He explores the middle eastern world outside Greece to record the current state of the ancient world. Including the race, culture, and religions of the inhabitants of those areas.
Since it stars a white man, it will get funded. Since it will solidify egyptians as blacks, it will be empowering. Since Herodotus talked highly of foreigners, it will not be disrespectful.
Literally everything we want -)
Somehow hollywood would try to white wash the egyptians but that is why we implant actual quotes from Herodotus.