Powerless
Of Kanpur's 3 million-plus residents, at least 400 million lack reliable electricity and often resort to illegal wire tappings for power.
Synopsis
Of Kanpur's 3 million-plus residents, at least 400 million lack reliable electricity and often resort to illegal wire tappings for power.
Synopsis
Kanpur struggles with a severe electricity crisis. Of its 3 million residents, 400 million lack reliable power. Many turn to katiyas, illegal connections that draw electricity from legal users. Powerless shows the conflict between a local electric company and a rogue electrician who connects impoverished families to the grid. The film depicts the challenges faced by those seeking access to essential services in a flawed system.
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