The Shadow of the West
Nov 21, 1983 · 53m
Director
Geoff DunlopOverview
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.
Cast of The Shadow of the West
Crew of The Shadow of the West
About The Shadow of the West
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…
When was The Shadow of the West released?
The Shadow of the West was released on November 21, 1983.
How long is The Shadow of the West?
The Shadow of the West runs 53 minutes.
Who directed The Shadow of the West?
The Shadow of the West was directed by Geoff Dunlop.
Who is in the cast of The Shadow of the West?
The cast of The Shadow of the West includes Edward Said (Narrator (voice)) and Ibrahim Abu-Lughod (Self).