
Swat: Unit 887
2015

2012
TV-14Director
Bradford May
Runtime
175 minutes
Average Rating
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After being charged with hacking into the Pentagon security system, computer-whiz Josh Martin is kidnapped during house arrest and delivered to a shadowy criminal known as Charles Keller. Requested to hack into the state’s highly advanced electrical system and shut it down, it’s clear what Keller wants—total chaos. When California goes dark, he gets what he wants. And tonight, no one will be prepared for what’s about to happen.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any evidence of non-cisnormative gender identities. The narrative focuses on a high-stakes conflict between a protagonist and an antagonist without exploring LGBTQ+ themes.
Gender Representation
The story follows a traditional hero's journey centered on a male protagonist. While women are not explicitly depicted in submissive roles, they lack positions of intellectual or structural authority.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The narrative appears rooted in Western institutional security, suggesting a homogeneous cast. There is no evidence of high-agency characters of color or race-bent casting.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film adheres to traditional Western thriller structures centered on protecting state infrastructure. It does not prioritize diverse cultural perspectives or critiques of Western institutions.
Disability Representation
There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or chronic illnesses.
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AI Analysis
Blackout functions as a conventional techno-thriller that prioritizes plot-driven tension over identity-based exploration. The narrative architecture relies on established genre tropes and traditional power dynamics rather than intersectional storytelling. The film centers on a male-centric conflict involving the Pentagon and California's electrical grid. This focus on Western institutional security results in a lack of diverse representation across gender, race, and culture.

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