Interview with Edward Said about the Massacre at Shabra and Chatilla

Description

Interview with Professor Edward Said about the massacre at Shabra and Chantilla, the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Beirut, Lebanon. Early reports from the BBC tell of the destruction of the women and children who lived in these two camps. Reports say Israeli troops waited outside the camps saying they were there to prevent the violence. Discussion about the media and the media's role. Debate on how to get the Israeli's out of West Beirut, the role of the US, Israel and the US taxpayers.

Broadcast date

09/20/1982

Broadcast station

KPFK

Program Length

34 minutes

Archive number

KZ2246

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