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Ariel Phenomenon

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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?"

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …takes a sober approach that adds credibility to what primary sources offer… Rated: 3/5 May 21, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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MetalHendrix Im in awe of this case. These children saw something Extraordinary. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/09/23 Full Review J T Hearing the testimonials from the original witnesses is compelling. It's been almost 30 years now, and the witnesses are still shook up over what happened at the Ariel School in Zimbabwe. I highly recommend this film. If you're on the fence in regards to the existence of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, this story will compel you to truly believe. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/23 Full Review Kate P This documentary was really amazing and incredibly moving. It is best not to have any bias towards the subject matter but to just watch it with an open mind. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Dave L This absolutely blew me away. Incredible story, and to see the impact this life-altering event has had on those kids was heart-wrenching. Everyone with an open mind should see this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/22 Full Review David C A must see for all of humanity. It will change your thoughts about our very existence! Very touching and well done. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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