Blackface Negotiator

Ryan Long

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

Standoff Introduction

0:00 - 18 sec

The officer cautiously approaches Daniel, signaling he is unarmed and urges Daniel not to make a rash decision.

The officer cautiously approaches Daniel, signaling he is unarmed and urges Daniel not to make a rash decision.

  • The officer enters the scene, indicating his non-aggressive intentions to Daniel.
  • He advises Daniel to stay calm and not to proceed with his actions.

Chapter 2

Negotiation and Persuasion

0:18 - 48 sec

The officer tries to reason with Daniel, highlighting the repercussions of his potential actions.

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

Alternatives and Opportunities

1:05 - 38 sec

The officer offers Daniel alternatives to salvage his career and proposes a media opportunity.

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

Emotional Appeal and Ultimatums

1:43 - 40 sec

Daniel's girlfriend and the officer push for Daniel to reconsider, but personal betrayals complicate the situation.

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

Revelations and Resolutions

2:23 - 47 sec

The officer shares his own acting failure and uses it to connect with Daniel, ultimately preventing the act.

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

Self-Promotion and Climax

3:10 - 32 sec

The officer capitalizes on the resolved situation, promoting himself on social media and taking credit for diffusing the crisis.

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.