Private Channel story
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
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |