KNIFE: THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF SALMAN RUSHDIE at the Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center

Followed by a discussion with film subjects Salman Rushdie and Rachel Eliza Griffiths, and director Alex Gibney

The writer Salman Rushdie survived a harrowing assassination attempt in 2022. Based on the memoir he wrote soon after, and featuring never-before-seen footage by his wife, Rachel Eliza Griffiths, this film documents his physical rehabilitation as well as the restoration of his spirit and optimism. Guided by his own words and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side), it also explores Rushdie’s lauded but sometimes controversial career, his writing practice, the cultural significance of his work, and how artists who speak out are facing escalating risks.

Dir. Alex Gibney | Documentary | U.S.A. | 2026 | 1 hr. 47 min.
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​Stadium Seating: $25
Right/Left Orchestra Seating: $35
Center Orchestra Seating: $50