Power Lines
When Halee's (Nezbahe Williams) abusive father crosses a line, her best friend (Kayla Dailey) helps her runaway. Their journey to Halee's homeland takes a turn when she discovers her father has been hiding a secret that has the power to change Halee's life forever.
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Klee BenallyDirectorThe Snowbowl Effect
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Klee BenallyWriter
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Princess BenallyProducer
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Crystal ZevonProducer
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Nezbahe WilliamsKey Cast
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Kayla Reid DaileyKey Cast
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Tony SkrelunasKey Cast
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Belinda AyzeKey Cast
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Sam MinklerKey Cast
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 15 minutes
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Completion Date:May 21, 2016
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Production Budget:15,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes
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American Indian FIlm FestivalSan Francisco
United States
November 8, 2016
Best Supporting Actress Nomination -
Red Nation Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
November 11, 2016
Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress
Klee Benally is a Diné (Navajo) musician, traditional dancer, filmmaker, & Indigenous anarchist. He currently lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. Klee is originally from Black Mesa and has worked most of his life at the front lines in struggles to protect Indigenous sacred lands. Klee is a coordinator and founder of both Indigenous Action Media and Outta Your Backpack Media. www.kleebenally.com
“The social impacts of forced relocation at Black Mesa on the Diné Nation have not been addressed in a feature dramatic narrative before.” states filmmaker Klee Benally, “I wanted to share a fictional story that focused on social and cultural impacts that are often ignored."