Blackface Negotiator
Ryan Long
3 min, 44 sec
A tense negotiation unfolds between a law enforcement officer and an aspiring actor threatening to commit a career-ending act.
Summary
- An officer confronts an actor, Daniel, who is on the brink of ruining his career by drawing on his face.
- The officer tries to de-escalate the situation by offering alternatives and discussing the consequences.
- Daniel's girlfriend and the officer attempt to dissuade him, revealing personal and professional stakes.
- The officer shares his own failed acting experience before thwarting Daniel's plans and seizing the moment for self-promotion.
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
The officer tries to reason with Daniel, highlighting the repercussions of his potential actions.
- The officer attempts to empathize with Daniel, understanding his aspirations and frustrations.
- He emphasizes the implications of Daniel's actions on his future career.
Chapter 3
The officer offers Daniel alternatives to salvage his career and proposes a media opportunity.
- The officer discusses potential acting roles and auditions as alternatives for Daniel.
- He suggests a media appearance to raise Daniel's profile and help him get a better agent.
Chapter 4
Daniel's girlfriend and the officer push for Daniel to reconsider, but personal betrayals complicate the situation.
- Daniel's girlfriend intervenes, urging him to accept the media deal.
- Daniel feels unsupported and learns of his girlfriend's acting success, which exacerbates tensions.
Chapter 5
The officer shares his own acting failure and uses it to connect with Daniel, ultimately preventing the act.
- The officer reveals his past acting aspirations and how they were derailed.
- He convinces Daniel to reconsider by drawing parallels to his own experience.
Chapter 6
The officer capitalizes on the resolved situation, promoting himself on social media and taking credit for diffusing the crisis.
- The officer uses the resolution of the situation to promote himself on Instagram Live.
- He pitches himself to casting directors, showcasing his readiness for roles in television.