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Out of Place: Memories of Edward Said

Out of Place: Memories of Edward Said

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 11, 2006

Runtime

2h 18m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

63%

Original Title

Out of Place: Memories of Edward Said

Production Companies

SIGLO

Director

Makoto Satō

Description

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.