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.
Makoto Satō
Director

Edward Said
Self

Noam Chomsky
Self
Ilan Pappe
Self
Elias Khoury
Self
Azmi Bishara
Self

Daniel Barenboim
Self
Rashid Khalidi
Self
Michel Warschawski
Self
Dan Rabinowitz
Self
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