All humans intend to attain one unexpendable resource throughout their lifetimes: power. Power is the motivator of all activity regardless of socioeconomic background, personal identity, or character. People without power determine to do whatever is necessary to obtain power. The influence of power can be seen in the drama film Crash. Officer John Ryan, a racist cop with a sick father, uses his authority to abuse minority suspects. Farhad, an immigrant who owns a convenience shop, decides to take action into his own hands when an unknown thief robs his store. Cameron Thayer, a Hollywood director, begins to act irrationally when his wife, Christine Thayer, is sexually assaulted by Officer Ryan. All of these characters may appear to be completely