Edward Said: Between Worlds
2026 American documentary film
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Edward Said: Between Worlds is a 2026 American documentary film directed by Maiken Baird. It explores the life and career of scholar Edward Said. Alex Gibney serves as an executive producer under his Jigsaw Productions banner.
- Sarah Mowaswes
- Razan Ghalayini
Alistair Mackay
Jay Arthur Sterrenberg
Plummy Tucker
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| Directed by | Maiken Baird |
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| Edited by | R.A. Fedde Alistair Mackay Jay Arthur Sterrenberg Plummy Tucker |
| Music by | Kareem Roustom |
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Running time | 107 minutes[3] |
| Country | United States |
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The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12.
Premise
Explores the life and career of Palestinian-American scholar Edward Said.
Production
The film received support from CPH:DOX winning the Al Jazeera Documentary Channel Co-Production Award $10,000 prize.[4] Alex Gibney serves as an executive producer under his Jigsaw Productions banner.[5] Said's daughter Najla Said serves as a consulting producer.[6]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12.[7] It was also selected for the Spotlight Gala section of the 2026 New York Film Festival.[8]
