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The Filmography of James Fox: A Retrospective - Part 1: UFOs: 50 Years of Denial?

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This 1997 documentary that was featured on the Sci-Fi and Discovery channels already has the disadvantage of being a made-for-TV documentary produced in the 1990s...on top of it appearing to be a relatively amateur effort overall. All of the information contained within the film has been well-tread at this point, although there are a few gems scattered throughout. At just under 50 minutes, it should make for a quick watch...unfortunately, the dated presentation and incredibly basic information had me frequently checking my watch. I don't want to say it's outright devoid of any value, though. The production team mostly avoided flashy graphics and settled for a simpler presentation, which certainly helps add to the credibility. Additionally, at least to my knowledge, most of the historical information remains accurate.  (https://www.amazon.com/UFOs-Years-Denial-Expanded-Special/dp/B000A3456M)  I don't want to spend too much time ragging on the production quality given that t