Private Channel story

tz1985e2x09c · 1987-05-21

After accidentally dropping his portable stereo in an airplane lavatory, a young man discovers that it allows him to hear other people's thoughts. Directed by: Peter Medak. Story by: Edward Redlich.

8 total · 6 major · 2 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
coping with the death of a child major Mr. Williams was distraught over his wife and young daughter dying in a plane accident due to negligence on the part of the airline.
coping with the death of one's entire family major Mr. Williams was distraught over his wife and young daughter dying in a plane accident due to negligence on the part of the airline.
terrorism major The man sitting next to Keith on the plane planned to blow himself up.
the desire for vengeance major Mr. Williams plotted to teach the airline that was responsible for the deaths of his wife and daughter by blowing up one of their planes midair.
what if I heard all the thoughts around me major Keith was able to hear other people's thoughts through his pocket radio.
what it is like on a passenger flight major We saw a suicide bombing attempt unfold on a passenger flight.
how to handle a hostage situation minor Keith succeeded in convincing Mr. Williams not to set off his suicide bomb and kill everyone aboard the aircraft.
talking someone out of suicide minor Keith succeeded in convincing Mr. Williams to not blow himself up on the plane.