Powerless
Originally released in 2014. Powerless is a documentary film. directed by Deepti Kakkar. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Of Kanpur's 3 million-plus population, at least 400 million are without viable electricity. As an alternative, they resort to katiyas - crude wire tappings that drain power from legal users and run it into the homes of the underserved. Powerless tracks the battle between an Indian electric company and a renegade electrician who illegally connects poor families to the grid.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powerless about?
Of Kanpur's 3 million-plus population, at least 400 million are without viable electricity. As an alternative, they resort to katiyas - crude wire tappings that drain power from legal users and run...
Who directed Powerless?
Powerless was directed by Deepti Kakkar.
How long is Powerless?
Powerless has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Powerless released?
Powerless was released on November 3, 2014 in theaters.