UFO's Are Real
UFO's Are Real

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UFO's Are Real

1979
Movie
93 min
English

One of several 1970s documentaries on the subject of unidentified flying objects (UFO), supporting the view that Earth is visited regularly by extra-terrestrial engines and aliens.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert E. BallardGenres: Documentary, Mystery

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the phenomenon of UFO sightings and alleged government cover-ups. It presents various historical accounts, eyewitness testimonies, and purported photographic evidence of unidentified flying objects. The film delves into the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation and questions the official explanations provided by authorities.

Critical Reception

The documentary received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its ambition in tackling a controversial topic and others finding its evidence inconclusive and its conclusions speculative. Audiences interested in the paranormal and conspiracy theories generally found it engaging, while skeptics often dismissed its claims.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents compelling anecdotal evidence of UFOs.

  • Raises questions about government transparency regarding unexplained aerial phenomena.

  • Relies heavily on eyewitness accounts which can be subjective.

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Fun Fact

The documentary features interviews with prominent UFO researchers and proponents of the extraterrestrial hypothesis, such as Donald Keyhoe and J. Allen Hynek, lending it a degree of credibility among believers in the subject matter.

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