Edward Said: Between Worlds

Edward Said: Between Worlds
Directed byMaiken Baird
Produced by
  • Sarah Mowaswes
  • Razan Ghalayini
Edited byR.A. Fedde
Alistair Mackay
Jay Arthur Sterrenberg
Plummy Tucker
Music byKareem Roustom
Production
companies
Release date
  • September 12, 2026 (2026-09-12) (TIFF)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages
  • English
  • Arabic

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.

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. The film is made up entirely of archival footage.

Production

The film received support from CPH:DOX winning the Al Jazeera Documentary Channel Co-Production Award $10,000 prize. Alex Gibney serves as an executive producer under his Jigsaw Productions banner. Said's daughter Najla Said serves as a consulting producer.

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12. It was also selected for the Spotlight Gala section of the 2026 New York Film Festival.

References

  1. ↑ "Edward Said: Between Worlds". Impact Partners. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Edward Said". Louverture Films. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Edward Said: Between Worlds". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Edward Said: Between Worlds Review: A Documentary That Connects the Renowned Intellectual's Life to the History of Palestine". Variety. September 16, 2026. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ Pham, Annika (March 28, 2025). "Alex Gibney-Produced Documentary About Palestinian-American Scholar Edward Said Among Winners at CPH:DOX Industry Awards". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  6. ↑ Kaufman, Anthony (April 4, 2025). "Amid "Perfect Storm," International Documentary Business Tries to Stay the Course at CPH:DOX". International Documentary Association. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  7. ↑ Thompson, Anne (August 5, 2026). "TIFF Launches Docs Like Alex Gibney's 'Musk,' Barbara Kopple's 'Union Town,' and Megan Rapinoe Opener". IndieWire. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  8. ↑ Carey, Matthew (August 5, 2026). "TIFF Docs Lineup Revealed: Rapinoe, Said, Love, And A Scent Of Musk". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  9. ↑ Davis, Clayton (August 11, 2026). "New York Film Festival Unveils Spotlight Slate With Tom McCarthy's 'A Statement,' Jonathan Glazer's 'Joy of Joys' and More". Variety. Retrieved August 11, 2026.