Overview

Documentary filmmaker Makoto Sato offers this reflection on the life and career of Edward Said, the deeply influential literary and cultural critic, Columbia University academic, and outspoken advocate for displaced Palestinians, of whom he was one. Exploring the landscapes of Said's childhood and how they influenced his philosophy, this film features rare footage of Said and interviews with many of his colleagues, including Noam Chomsky.

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Edward Said

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Noam Chomsky

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Ilan Pappe

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Elias Khoury

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Azmi Bishara

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Daniel Barenboim

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Rashid Khalidi

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Michel Warschawski

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Dan Rabinowitz

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