Private Project

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.

  • Klee Benally
    Director
    The Snowbowl Effect
  • Klee Benally
    Writer
  • Princess Benally
    Producer
  • Crystal Zevon
    Producer
  • Nezbahe Williams
    Key Cast
  • Kayla Reid Dailey
    Key Cast
  • Tony Skrelunas
    Key Cast
  • Belinda Ayze
    Key Cast
  • Sam Minkler
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 21, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35 : 1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • American Indian FIlm Festival
    San Francisco
    United States
    November 8, 2016
    Best Supporting Actress Nomination
  • Red Nation Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    November 11, 2016
    Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress
Director Biography - Klee Benally

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

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Director Statement

“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."