Adventures of Power

Hi, my name is Ari Gold,

I directed "Adventures of Power,"

the movie you're about to see.

If you're wondering why you never heard of it,

we made it outside the Hollywood system

for almost no money, but fans have been asking for us

to bring it back, so thank you.

People ask me why I made a movie about air drumming.

I think air drumming looks funny,

and I hope you do too, but also for me,

air drumming in its crazy way gets at a spiritual

and maybe even a political truth

that is super relevant right now,

so I hope it speaks to you.

Please stick around until the very end of the credits,

to join us in making the world a more beautiful,

more awesome, and more powerful place.

Now, get ready for "Adventures of Power."

The first sound we hear is the beat of our mama's heart.

But then the noise of the world drowns out that beat...

until we can't hear it anymore.

But once in a while a person comes along

who holds onto that beat,

no matter how hard the world beats back.

Imagine that.

[ Mr. Mister's "Kyrie" plays ]

Kyrie eleison

Kyrie eleison

Kyrie eleison

My heart is old it holds my memories

My body burns a gem-like flame

Somewhere between the soul and soft machine

Is where I find myself again

Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel

Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night

Kyrie eleison where I'm going will you follow?

Kyrie eleison on a highway in the night

Kyrie eleison down the road that I must travel

Kyrie eleison through the darkness of the night

Kyrie eleison where I'm going will you follow?

Kyrie eleison on a highway in the light

[ people arguing through the wall ]

Shoot.

My aunt's not feeling well.

Hello, fellas!

Welcome to Youth and Young-At-Heart.

What can we do for you today?

You got a room?

- It's okay, Aunt Joanie. - Oh, I'm sorry, Power.

Frank's disability ran out.

It's nice outside.

Honey, I-I heard that,

uh, they cut back pay at the plant again.

Your dad's not gonna strike, is he?

He doesn't talk to me that much these days.

Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry, please. Aw.

Please, don't listen to my brother

when it comes to you, Power, okay?

You are a beautiful spirit,

and I love that little thing you do.

I love your it's it's very cute.

It's not cute, Aunt Joanie.

People think it's amazing.

Okay.

Are you sure you don't want something hot to eat there?

Joanie. You can always count on cereal.

Thanks, honey.

[ Bowl clanks, box liner rustles ]

When.

Shoot.

Long before our grandfathers were born

Here you go, Power.

Thanks.

Yo, Power, check this out.

This land was ours

Cross your wrists, Sid, like this.

Now the reservation is all I got

You got it.

Pow, I know this chick.

Her sister's on leave.

Maybe we could double date to the talent show tonight.

I don't know.

I want to focus on my performance.

Power, when was the last time you sucked down hussy spit?

I suck down hussy spit all the time.

Come on.

My girl can't go unless her sister goes.

Well, okay.

Thanks, Pow! It's gonna be awesome.

Bring flowers. Power's in!

So, how long you been livin' with your aunt, Power?

'Bout ten years.

It's temporary.

Psst.

So, you were stationed

What's up, T.J.?

Yeah, the horn blows, but does the driver?

You know my number.

How'd life be if I were a cow?

Life in the pasture, oh, what a wow

To graze in the sun

To chew my cud

And all of the time to go moo oo oo ooh

Thank you, Power.

So, what's your friend gonna do, touch himself?

He's gonna win, lady. Yeah, right, Tonto.

We walked through the valley, we walked through

Doin' your thing, Power?

When are you gonna do somethin'?

I ain't touched a guitar in 15 years.

Don't matter.

Right. Well, rock 'em dead, Power.

Ow!

Present day

On the old applause meter,

I would say that rated 'bout a six.

Next up we have a special speech, followed by Power.

Thank you.

Thanks for havin' us to Talent Night.

Look, uh, I'm not gonna do a big song and dance here.

- If this strike does happen... - You tell 'em, Harlan!

...and us boys don't have the cash to buy a cerveza

from my hippie sister here,

that don't mean that we don't love you.

We do.

Are we gonna let Dick Houston kill this town

after we made Houston Tricorp what it is?

No!

Are we gonna let Dick Houston

cheat our kids...

Gonna win this thing!

Ow!

Eight three two!

What's up, Power? You gonna rock it, brother?

- That's right! - Shut your trap, Bobby.

Hey, you gonna watch, Dad? The boys love it.

They're makin' fun of you, Power.

Come on, look at yourself. Gay shoes. Gay jeans.

Gay... I actually like the headband.

You know, I named you Power so that you'd be strong.

I wanted you to be a man, not a pussyfooter.

I'm not pussy footing.

I'm double bass drumming!

Joanie, start the tape!

Nickled and dimed...

Overtimed

They got you working

So you just might lose your mind

Ears ringin', your eyes stingin'

When payday comes the bossman just robs you blind

Whoo-hoo! Power!

Freak!

Impossible fantasy

Is becoming your destiny

So raise your head high

You'll rocket to the sky

Make your dream your new reality

You my friend!

What? That was amazing!

- Whoo! Power! - This place is boring.

Let's go.

Ladies, wait!

Why don't you play real drums, Power?

Did you win?

What are you doin' here, Dad?

My sister makin' you sleep outside again?

You know, when I clear some of them papers out of my apartment,

I'll have room for another bed.

I'm sorry we don't have the house anymore.

It's okay, Dad.

Sorry I missed your performance.

What?

S-sorry I missed your performance.

Well, it wasn't a performance, Power.

Look, I been workin' for that company

since I was 17 years old,

and they promised us that if we worked hard and saved up

we'd have a decent life, and so would our kids.

But now they're rich,

and they think they can just throw us out like garbage,

so I'm tryin' to tell people they

gotta stick together and keep at it

before they choke this whole town.

That's what I'm doing too!

With with this?

Well, if you listen to the words of the song

That what it's about? The words?

Well, no, it's about the drumming.

You don't even have any drums.

Well, you would never let me.

I know it's too late for me to learn to play drums.

I can still rock.

Power, I love you

because you're part of your mother,

but you can't keep doin' this to me.

You gotta stop.