25. Genghis Khan
The 1956 movie called The Conqueror is considered to be one of the most problematic movies ever. Not only is Genghis Khan portrayed by a white man, John Wayne, but it also turns him into a terrible person. He kidnaps women, is barbaric, and a tyrant. The 2007 movie Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan is slightly more accurate. In reality, Genghis Khan had a harem of multiple wives. But he was kind to all of them. Yes, he conquered a lot of territory – but he was also extremely open-minded when it came to various languages, religions, and women’s rights. If you want to see a more realistic depiction of the Mongolian empire, check out the series Marco Polo on Netflix.