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 as Self
Noam Chomsky as Self
Ilan Pappe as Self
Elias Khoury as Self
Azmi Bishara as Self
Daniel Barenboim as Self
Rashid Khalidi as Self
Michel Warschawski as Self
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Makoto Satō · Director
Koshiro Otsu · Cinematographer
Takeshi Hata · Editor
Tetsujirô Yamagami · Producer
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