Born in Jerusalem in 1935 and educated in Egypt and the United States, Edward W. Said was one of the most important literary critics of the late 20th century, and the most prominent spokesperson for the Palestinian cause in the U.S. The first film, Out of place : memories of Edward Said traces Said's life and work in both the Middle East and New York through interviews with his family, friends and colleagues, celebrating his intellectual legacy, especially the importance of his work in literary criticism and postcolonial studies, his love of music, his role on the Palestinian National Council and his troubled relationship with Yasir Arafat. In the second film, Edwar Said: the last interview, Edward Said speaks with Charles Glass about his illness, his work, Palestine and politics, his life and education, and his continuing preoccupations.

Arabic collection. Arabic collection.

[disc 1] Out of place : memories of Edward Said (2005; 138 min.) -- [disc 2] Edward Said : the last interview (2004; 114 min.).