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The Shadow of the West

The Shadow of the West

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Shadow of the West
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1983-01-01
  • Runtime: 53 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Kufic Films B.V, Video Arts Television
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.2009
  • Languages: Arabic, English

Cast & Crew

Edward Said

Edward Said

as Narrator (voice)

External Links

Keywords

israelpalestinian-israeli conflictpalestinejerusalemapartheidoccupying poweraraborientalismimperialism

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shadow of the West?

The Shadow of the West is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1983-01-01.

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The main cast includes Edward Said, .

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The soundtrack was composed by Kufic Films B.V, Video Arts Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Shadow of the West filmed?

The Shadow of the West was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Shadow of the West?

The total runtime of The Shadow of the West is 53 minutes.

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