True Colors

ADVENTURE CRIME DETECTIVE DRAMA MYSTERY POLITICAL SUSPENSE/THRILLER SATIRE ACTION
1980s & '90s,Other
James Beattie
Logline
In 2006, the FBI released their investigative report into the infiltration of Law Enforcement by White Supremacist(s). True Colors is a work of fiction with this report - as well as further research - as the primary catalyst for the overall narrative.
Genre
Adventure,Crime,Detective,Drama,Mystery,Political,Suspense/Thriller,Satire,Action
Short Summary
A "hero" cop is ambushed by members of his own police department that sympathize with White Supremacist ideology, is forced on the run. Throughout, we learn what makes him a hero, and what makes him no less violent than those he is standing against.
The "hero" cop "successfully" has his revenge on the many members of his own police department that attempted to kill him throughout the film. The main antagonist taking his own life in an symbolic manner.
Setting
House, Cabin, Grocery Store, Police Precinct, Street Corner, Georgia, Florida
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,Tragedy,Other
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: UNIDENTIFED/CENSORED
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Decisive,Desperate,Patriotic,Blunt,Selfless,Outspoken,Engaging,Empathetic,Skillful,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Unapologetic,Strong Moral Code,Confident,Complex
Additional Character Details
Name: UNIDENTIFIED JOURNALIST
Age: 30-35
Gender: Male
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Patriotic,Confident,Complex,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Outspoken,Selfless,Skillful,Strong Moral Code,Unapologetic,Leader,Honorable,Educated,Heroic
Additional Character Details
Name: POLICE CHIEF
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Masculine,Clumsy,Obedient,Uneducated,Patriotic,Religious,Desperate,Naive,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: UNION BOSS
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Obedient,Desperate,Engaging,Insecure,Leader,Villainous,Aggressive,Confident,Criminal,Patriotic,Masculine,Manipulative,Unapologetic,Power Hungry,Blunt,Religious,Decisive,Charming
Development Pitch
Police Officer - protagonist - becomes disillusioned with those around him also in uniform. His agency learns of his disillusionment and attempts to kill him, only to make him a hero to the public. The protagonist discovers that he himself is not adverse to violence when he believes his violent actions have a noble end, seeking revenge on his former partners in uniform. A journalist who had been researching the association between anti-government militias and White Supremacist groups and law enforcement, aids our protagonist on his quest for revenge.