The Shadow of the West
Synopsis
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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- Director
- Geoff Dunlop
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Said
- Original Title
- The Shadow of the West
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Kufic Films B.V, Video Arts Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Dunlop
Edward Said
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Geoff Dunlop
Director
Edward Said
Writer
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What is The Shadow of the West about?
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.
Who directed The Shadow of the West?
The Shadow of the West was directed by Geoff Dunlop.
Who stars in The Shadow of the West?
The principal cast of The Shadow of the West includes Edward Said.
When was The Shadow of the West released and how long is it?
The Shadow of the West was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 53m.