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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 (Substack) 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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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 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Randall Nickerson

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Randall Nickerson

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Randall Nickerson

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Chris Seward

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Rikk Desgres

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Randall Nickerson

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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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