CinemaOSMovie · 1983 · 0h 53m

The Shadow of the West

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Edward Said, Professor of English & Comparative Literature at Columbia University, was one of the most prominent literary critics of the late 20th century and a leading spokesperson for the Palestinian cause in the US. In this episode, Said examines Western attitudes to the Arabs and finds their origins in the Crusades, Hollywood and European empire building. He sees the Palestinian fate as the result of years of Western interference. One of the ten episodes of The Arabs: A Living History.

Directed byGeoff Dunlop

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 53m
Language
EN
Released
November 21, 1983
Studios
Kufic Films B.VVideo Arts Television

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Cast & crew

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Starring
Edward Said

Edward Said

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Directed by
Geoff Dunlop
Written by
Edward Said
Edward Said

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