Ariel Phenomenon

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Ariel Phenomenon

2022

1h 41m

Documentary

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In this first feature documentary about the Ariel School UFO incident, Ariel Phenomenon explores an African extraterrestrial encounter witnessed by over sixty schoolchildren in 1994. As a Harvard professor, a BBC war reporter, and past students investigate, they struggle to answer the question: "What happens when you experience something so extraordinary that nobody believes you?"

Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

The movie is missing a larger perspective. Still, there is undeniable power in hearing the recollections of people who shared something so remarkable and so inexplicable.

Dec 31, 2022

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

For the UFO believers, Ariel Phenomenon is precisely the film you’re looking for as proof of alien existence. But for the unbeliever, Nickerson’s film is a mandatory watch to either chip away at your beliefs or make them stronger.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 15, 2022

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Linda Cook

OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)

This is one of the most well-researched, thought-provoking documentaries you ever will see. It may change your worldview.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 5, 2022

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Simon Foster

Screen-Space

Ariel Phenomenon segues into a potent study of how corrosive to one’s spirit the denial of truth can be.

Rated: 4/5

May 25, 2022

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…takes a sober approach that adds credibility to what primary sources offer…

Rated: 3/5

May 21, 2022

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Victor Stiff

Victor Stiff Reviews

No matter how you slice it, director Randall Nickerson’s riveting documentary delivers a soul-wrenching experience.

May 21, 2022

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B D

I have not seen the film but have followed this case for years...especially the work John Mack did with many of the youth witnesses. An amazing event and until the USN released the FLIR films , the most prominent lynch pin of the UFO phenomena US Congressmen say the 3 FLIR segments released by the US DoD are but the tip of the iceberg re: the evidence that various government agencies have.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Victor C

Truly an amazing and wonderful film, I wanted it not to end because it just captures your attention mind and heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/27/22

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Audience Member

This film was a life changer. Hands down is the best documentary I have ever watched about the phenomenon. It was refreshing and so powerful that I could not help but to cry during this amazing film. 🛸

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Really loved this film! It's one of the most compelling stories of it's kind - reinforced by the archival interviews and contemporary reiterations!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

This is a superb documentary. No gimmicks, special effects. No narrator or celebrity voiceovers. This is the children telling the story at the time of the event, and later as adults, along with those who were there. This is about an amazing as it gets - so many children witnessed this event and it is plain to see how affected and honest they were about this experience. It is well worth seeing as it is one of the most important UFO related events of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

) An incredible story that is far from over. Let the truth be told! Its thought provoking and leaves one in little doubt that we are not alone. Its impact is felt

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Synopsis

In this first feature documentary about the Ariel School UFO incident, Ariel Phenomenon explores an African extraterrestrial encounter witnessed by over sixty schoolchildren in 1994. As a Harvard professor, a BBC war reporter, and past students investigate, they struggle to answer the question: "What happens when you experience something so extraordinary that nobody believes you?"

Director: Randall Nickerson
Producer: Randall Nickerson
Screenwriter: Randall Nickerson, Chris Seward
Production Co: String Theory Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 20, 2022
Runtime: 1h 41m

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