Thriller
United States of America
Empty Metal is a political thriller that centers around the lives of several characters in a world that is increasingly dominated by mass surveillance, pervasive policing, and lack of individual agency. The main characters are Sean, Anne, Oz, and Ronny, embodying different poles of American social and political consciousness.
Sean is a radical activist who carries out underground operations against government and corporate entities. Anne is a disillusioned artist who has given up on her work due to the commodification of culture and soulless consumption society. Oz is a disaffected former soldier who joins Sean's group and harbors a deep resentment towards the system that failed him. Ronny is a right-wing terrorist who plans to strike out against the perceived liberal elite in retaliation for their perceived oppression of his identity group.
Their lives intertwine as they are all being watched and tracked by the government. As tensions escalate, they must all make choices that will determine their ability to maintain their identity and autonomy in an increasingly oppressive society.
The film explores themes of individual agency, political correctness, and the use of violence as a means of social and political change. It is a critique of the current social and political climate, and a call to action for viewers to question existing power structures and work towards creating a more just society.
