Too Opinionated Interview: Rashana Shah and Cristy Beasley

“The Collaborator,” is directed by first-time feature filmmaker Travis Hodgkins, adapted from Mirza Waheed’s New York Times bestseller, and is produced by talented women breakout powerhouses, Rashaana Shah and Cristy Coors Beasley.

Set in the 1990s, the drama is a coming-of-age story about a “Boy” growing up during the height of the border war separating Indian Kashmir from Pakistani Kashmir.  “The Collaborator” stars Rudi Dharmalingam (Great Expectations, The Lazarus Project) and newcomer Nikhil Singh Rai, who won the role of the Boy after a two-year search. The cast also includes notable actors Nitin Ganatra (Accused, EastEnders), Vikram Kapadia (The Night Manager) and Meera Ganatra (Blinded by the Light). The film crew comprised of predominately of women, tells a story that raised awareness of the region's longstanding tension while promoting themes of peace and tolerance. The theme is universal and applicable today to several regions across the globe especially at present in the Mideast.

The Collaborator is based on Mirza Waheed’s acclaimed novel.

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