Since indie films do not have to deal with the restrictions of popular films they usually are able to tell a story better. In some cases the popular film does tell a better story getting the point across for example American Histoy X.This film is more powerful because of how we related to the cast, or Edward Norton. Since Norton has star power we are able to relate to him easier that person we don't know. Nortons emotions are more real to us as he goes through the changing process in the film that would not be possible with an indie film of actors we dont recognize.