American Blackout
“Where Will You Be When The Lights Go Out?”
Synopsis
What if the Doomsday Preppers were right all along? Hacking into urban infrastructures isn't science fiction anymore - it's in the news every day. A 90-minute docu-drama, "American Blackout" reveals in gritty detail the impact of what happens when a cyber attack on the United States takes down the power grid. The question is: when the lights go out, what do we do next.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-03
Top Cast
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Andrew
Hardy Awadjie
Male
Sally Jo Bannow
VJ's Mom
Gage Barret
Jason
Kelly Blunt
Gemma
Emelia Boatner
Molly
Jackson Burns
Redneck Archaeologist
Ronald Bush
Prepper Neighbor
Lena Drake
Lena
Simon Faddoul
VJ
Joe Flowers
Steve
Lisa Fogel
Sarah
Alexis Green
Dee
Deangelus Grisby
Jess
Lucy Hwang
Nurse
Marcus Jordan
Marcus
Casey Likes
Hank, Jr.
Greg Lutz
Hank
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Rudd
- Original Title
- American Blackout
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- RAW
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Rudd
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Rudd
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Blackout
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What is American Blackout about?
What if the Doomsday Preppers were right all along? Hacking into urban infrastructures isn't science fiction anymore - it's in the news every day. A 90-minute docu-drama, "American Blackout" reveals in gritty detail the impact of what happens when a cyber attack on the United States takes down the power grid. The question is: when the lights go out, what do we do next.
Who directed American Blackout?
American Blackout was directed by Jonathan Rudd.
Who stars in American Blackout?
The principal cast of American Blackout includes Kasim Aslam, Hardy Awadjie, Sally Jo Bannow, Gage Barret, Kelly Blunt.
When was American Blackout released and how long is it?
American Blackout was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.