Movie Description
On 'Orientalism'
(1998)Overview
Edward Said's book ORIENTALISM has been profoundly influential in a diverse range of disciplines since its publication in 1978. In this engaging (and lavishly illustrated) interview he talks about the context within which the book was conceived, its main themes and how its original thesis relates to the contemporary understanding of "the Orient." Said argues that the Western (especially American) understanding of the Middle East as a place full of villains and terrorists ruled by Islamic fundamentalism produces a deeply distorted image of the diversity and complexity of millions of Arab peoples.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sut Jhally
- Cast : Edward Said
Cast
Self
Facts
Original TitleOn 'Orientalism'
Status Released
Release Information
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1998-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 54m
Genres
- Documentary