Blackout

A recent spinal cord injury patient struggles to reconcile his sense of self-worth with his new reality as a paraplegic.

NORMA PEÑA (57), a polio survivor, faces mortal danger when a storm destroys their backup generator, cutting power to her iron lung. The iron lung is a horizontal mechanical ventilator that breathes for her. Without it, she only has a few hours before her body gives out. LUISA PEÑA (59), Norma’s sister, is her caretaker who keeps the iron lung running. Luisa quickly ascertains they have no power, they’re isolated due to the flooding, and emergency services are useless.

Three freshman pledges must denounce cultural stereotypes and survive a magical test to gain entry into the most prestigious Latina sorority.

The story of Jahsen, an illegal Jamaican immigrant who finds his life in Los Angeles shaken by forces outside his control as he struggles to understand how far he is willing to go to protect his family.