Edward Said: Between Worlds is an upcoming 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.
It will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2026.
Premise
Explores the life and career of 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 will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026.[7]
References
- ↑ "Edward Said: Between Worlds". Impact Partners. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Edward Said". Louverture Films. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Edward Said: Between Worlds". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Carey, Matthew (August 5, 2026). "TIFF Docs Lineup Revealed: Rapinoe, Said, Love, And A Scent Of Musk". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2026.