Synopsis
Edward Said reflects on his life, including his family's dispossession in 1948, his role in the Palestine National Council, and his critiques of Yasser Arafat's leadership.
Synopsis
Edward Said sits in a reflective mood during his final interview in 2003, shortly before his death. Born in Al-Quds (Jerusalem) in 1935, he recounts his family's dispossession in 1948 and their subsequent move to Cairo. Later, he became a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. As a member of the Palestine National Council, Said critiques the post-Oslo peace process and the leadership of Yasser Arafat. Despite his leukemia diagnosis in 1991, he remained dedicated to teaching and writing, sharing insights on his identity and the Palestinian struggle.
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Why Watch
- Meet Edward Said, a key figure in Palestinian literature.
- See his critical views on Yasser Arafat and the PLO.
- Find out about his life in Jerusalem and Cairo.
Did You Know
- Edward Said was born in Al-Quds (Jerusalem) in 1935.
- Said's family was dispossessed in 1948 and settled in Cairo.
- He was diagnosed with leukemia in 1991 but continued to teach.
- Said was a member of the Palestine National Council.
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When was Edward Said born?
Edward Said was born in 1935.
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Edward Said was diagnosed with leukemia in 1991.
Where did Edward Said settle after his family faced dispossession?
After facing dispossession in 1948, Edward Said's family settled in Cairo.
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