The Shadow of the West
1983, English. Directed by Geoff Dunlop.
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.
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- 0h 53m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 21 November 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Edward Said
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If you liked The Shadow of the West, try Louis Theroux: The Settlers, Louis Theroux: The Ultra Zionists, Capitalism: A Love Story.
Who directed The Shadow of the West?
The Shadow of the West (1983) was directed by Geoff Dunlop and stars Edward Said, Ibrahim Abu-Lughod.