Power Rangers Unauthorized -

: Stars Katee Sackhoff as Kimberly (the Pink Ranger) and James Van Der Beek as Rocky.

(often referred to as the "Power/Rangers" bootleg) is a gritty, adult-oriented fan film directed by Joseph Kahn and produced by Adi Shankar in 2015. It reinterprets the colorful children’s series as a dark, violent war drama following the fallout of an intergalactic conflict. Core Premise & Themes Power Rangers Unauthorized

: Director Joseph Kahn , known for high-end music videos, wanted to see how far the "dark and gritty" trend could be pushed for a property that is fundamentally campy. : Stars Katee Sackhoff as Kimberly (the Pink

The film caused a significant legal stir immediately upon release: Core Premise & Themes : Director Joseph Kahn

: In this universe, the Rangers have disbanded, with some turning to drugs, others into corporate sellouts, and one—Rocky (James Van Der Beek)—becoming a traitor who hunts his former teammates.

: It flips traditional hero tropes to show how heroism can lead to authoritarianism or personal ruin. Production Details