A groundbreaking new documentary delves into the intricacies of the U.S. government's handling of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) information. Promoted as the most serious and sourced film on the subject to date, it suggests a "paradigm shift in human history," according to Luis Elizondo, a key figure in the story. The documentary alleges a long-standing government cover-up of information that could redefine humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe.
The film features testimony from 34 military and intelligence veterans with direct knowledge or experience with UAPs. Among them is Jay Stratton, a defense intelligence agency official who once directed the government's UAP taskforce. Stratton describes the documentary as "the most historic documentary ever made on this topic" and boldly states, "We are not alone."
Luis Elizondo, a former member of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), asserts that the alleged cover-up represents "the most successful disinformation campaign in the history of the US government." This perspective is supported by the inclusion of testimonies from Alex Dietrich, a navy lieutenant commander who witnessed a UAP event in 2004, and David Grusch, a whistleblower who led UAP analysis within a U.S. defense agency. Grusch's claims to lawmakers that the government possesses non-human "biologics" and spacecraft add weight to the allegations presented.
The documentary further explores these claims by drawing on reports from reputable sources. A 2019 article by The Intercept questioned Elizondo's expertise, sparking debate on his credibility. However, a 2017 New York Times report confirmed the existence of AATIP and its investigations into UFO reports from within the Pentagon, lending credence to Elizondo's assertions.
David Grusch provides a poignant statement in the film:
"I was informed, in the course of my official duties, of a multi-decade UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering program, to which I was denied access" – David Grusch
This allegation suggests a concerted effort by certain factions within the government to withhold potentially transformative information from both lawmakers and the public.
Calls for greater transparency have emerged from a bipartisan group of government officials. Senators Marco Rubio, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Mike Rounds have voiced their support for more openness on the topic. Their involvement reflects the sentiments expressed by Dan Farah, who remarked,
"This is a very real situation, and the stakes are incredibly high, and it’s clearly the most bipartisan issue of our time – leaders from both political parties made it clear to me how serious it is" – Dan Farah
The documentary also includes insights from other prominent figures such as Christopher Mellon, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for intelligence, and Harold Puthoff, an AATIP consulting physicist. Their contributions aim to substantiate claims that the government has concealed information on possible alien activity for over eight decades.
Despite its serious tone and heavyweight testimonies, not all feedback has been positive. Critics such as Daniel Fienberg have described it as
"a basic cable exploitation doc done up with a fancy gloss" – Daniel Fienberg
Meanwhile, IndieWire commented on its approach as
"the most convincing argument you can make without showing any actual evidence" – IndieWire
These critiques highlight ongoing skepticism about the documentary's impact and effectiveness in presenting its case without definitive proof.