Imagine a world without the glow of your screen, the hum of your fridge, or the instant communication across continents.

Ansari also stars as Arj, an unemployed film editor living out of his car and trying to survive working retail and gig jobs.

Although a short U.S. government shutdown would be unlikely to have much impact on air travel, a prolonged impasse could lead to disruptions for passengers and financial losses for businesses, ...