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In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home (1998)

Movie 50 min

For Palestinian expatriate Edward Said, the return to his homeland amounted to a painful inquiry into his past. This program captures the interconnection between Said's personal recollections and the shared memory of the Palestinian people. Far from ignoring the contemporary realities of the Middle East, Said's perspective relates the ruins of history to the complacent and destructive policies of present-day governments, and delivers a powerful articulation of the weaknesses of the Oslo accords. His intellectual legacy provides valuable insight into the circumstances of the second intifada, as well as the faint steps toward peace that have followed. A BBCW Production.

Charles Bruce Director

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Released
November 1, 1998
Runtime
50 min
Language
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Frequently asked questions

What is In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home about?
For Palestinian expatriate Edward Said, the return to his homeland amounted to a painful inquiry into his past. This program captures the interconnection between Said's personal recollections and the shared memory of the Palestinian people. Far from ignoring the contemporary realities of the Middle East, Said's perspective relates the ruins of history to the complacent and destructive policies of present-day governments, and delivers a powerful articulation of the weaknesses of the Oslo accords. His intellectual legacy provides valuable insight into the circumstances of the second intifada, as well as the faint steps toward peace that have followed. A BBCW Production.
Who directed In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home?
In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home was directed by Charles Bruce.
Who stars in In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home?
In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home stars Edward Said, Daniel Barenboim.
When was In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home released?
In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home is a 1998 documentary film.
Where can I watch In Search of Palestine: Edward Said's Return Home?
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