Hell Night

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.

While on a routine mission, an astronaut soon finds herself battling for command, facing forces known -- and unknown -- intent on destroying her.

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.