Powerless

This film takes place over 24 hours and suggests what might happen if people made more efforts to break down the walls of isolation and communicate with each other. In this story, two young men are neighbors whose balconies are separated by a wall. They can hear each other but they have never spoken or met face to face. The story is told by Dale, who is in his early thirties and living in recovery. His neighbor is Chuck, who is the same age and struggling with addiction. The story switches between Dale and Chuck throughout the day as we learn what their lives are like and what they might have to offer each other. The overarching theme about the power of being vulnerable and reaching out to others is revealed when they meet and begin to communicate.