Powerless movie poster

Powerless

November 3, 2014 1h 22m

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 3, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country India + 1 more

Production Details

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.