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Blackout (2013)

Movie ★ 6.7 71 min

Drama

A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?

Ben Chanan Writer Joe Barton Writer Ben Chanan Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 8, 2013
Runtime
71 min
IMDb
tt3223412
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Cast

Jemima Abey Karen Faraz Ayub Faraz Ayub Neighbour Theo Barklem-Biggs Theo Barklem-Biggs Karl Michelle Bonnard Michelle Bonnard Nurse Gabby Janie Booth Janie Booth Nan Scarlett Brookes Chloe Josh Casswell Dean Jordan Dawes Dr. Peter Hines Kirsty Dillon Kirsty Dillon Lorrie Richard Graham Richard Graham Mark Maisie Abraham Stevie Komal Amin Komal Amin Student Blogger

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Frequently asked questions

What is Blackout about?
A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout was directed by Ben Chanan.
Who stars in Blackout?
Blackout stars Jemima Abey, Faraz Ayub, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Michelle Bonnard.
When was Blackout released?
Blackout is a 2013 drama film.
Where can I watch Blackout?
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