From Variety · Murtada Elfadl · · 1m 10s
Edward Said: Between Worlds
A new documentary lets the Palestinian intellectual tell his own story through archival footage.
In brief
A new documentary lets the Palestinian intellectual tell his own story through archival footage. The film uses Said's own words to connect his life and ideas to Palestinian history since 1948, avoiding the typical biographical formula. Originally reported by Variety.
Said speaks for himself
Director Maiken Baird lets Edward Said tell his own story through archival footage rather than following the typical biographical documentary formula.
A lifetime in his words
Instead of cramming a whole life into two hours, the film uses Said's own reflections on his life, ideas, and intellectual work.
Palestinian history through one voice
The documentary reveals an oral history of Palestinian identity in the wake of the nineteen forty-eight war, told through Said's perspective.
Fitting form for a thinker
Using Said's own words to tell his story is an apt choice for a film about a renowned literary and cultural critic.
Festival circuit premiere
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is also playing the New York Film Festival.
Archival accomplishment
The documentary is drawn from Said's personal archives, making it a distinctive editorial achievement.
The one thing
The film uses Said's own words to connect his life and ideas to Palestinian history since 1948, avoiding the typical biographical formula.
