I couldn't be more excited to feature Director Dina Ciraulo on The Fashionable Feminist. A superb talent, Ciraulo's short films have screened in the U.S., the U.K. and the Netherlands. Her stunning feature-length release, 'Opal,' inspired by the life of Opal Whiteley, won the Robin Eickman Screenwriting Award and is an official selection for the Cannes Producers' Network.
Opal Whiteley is perhaps the most enigmatic author/environmentalist of the twentieth century. 'Opal' the movie beautifully translates the charisma and complexity of her character, as well as the controversy surrounding her true identity and the authenticity of her childhood diary.
Ciraulo was instantly inspired by Whiteley's philosophies over a decade ago while living in Berkeley. Six years later, production of 'Opal' began and today the story of her life continues to captivate audiences at sold out screenings throughout the U.S., due in large part to the vision and dedication of Ciraulo.
