Andrew Opel

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Andrew Opel (born May 12, 1964) is a film director, media critic, social activist, and assistant professor of communications at Florida State University. Dr. Opel graduated from Harvard University in 1986. Among his films are Dr. Shipsey and The Cows (1998) Power (2000), Precogs and Preemption: Minority Report and The Bush Doctrine (2003), and The Cargo Bike (2006). Although his video work has brought him great acclaim, he is perhaps best known for his work in the seminal puppet dramas performed at the annual Predmestky Festival. There, his creations have included Mayor Judge, Bowler Hat Boy and Snidley.