American Blackout

American Blackout: A Gritty and Immersive Look at a Nationwide Power Failure Imagine a world where the lights just went out, and never came back on. No electricity, no communication, no running water, no transportation. A world where chaos and anarchy reign supreme. This is the premise of American Blackout, a 90-minute docu-drama that explores the impact of a nationwide power failure caused by a cyber attack. Told in real-time, over 10 days, through the lens of real people who documented their experiences on cameras and phones, American Blackout takes viewers on a gritty and visceral journey into the heart of darkness. From the initial confusion and disbelief to the gradual descent into chaos and despair, the film provides a raw and unflinching look at what it means to be powerless in the face of technological failure. Without sugarcoating the harsh realities of such an event, American Blackout forces viewers to confront the brutal truth of how quickly society can unravel when the basic infrastructure we take for granted is stripped away. The film's unique blend of documentary footage and dramatized scenes provides a chillingly realistic portrayal of how people might respond to such a disaster, highlighting both the best and worst of human behavior. But American Blackout is more than just an exercise in fear-mongering. It's a call to action, a warning that we must take our dependence on technology seriously and start preparing for the worst. As the film's tagline says, "The lights may go out forever. What do we do next?"

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American Blackout was released in theaters on August 27, 2013.