THE DIVIDE

Preface James Fox's first UFO documentary, 1997's UFOs: 50 Years of Denial , aired on the Sci-Fi and Discovery Channels and appears 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. The production team mostly avoided flashy graphics and settled for a simpler presentation, which 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 this was Fox's first go and I don't know anything about what went on behind the scenes. However, some of the witness interviews definitely left a lot to be desired from a technical standpoint: lack of a tripod or stable camera movement is immediately noticeable, and the sound quality is spo...

James Fox made his name in the UFO documentary scene in 2006 with  Out of the Blue , which set the standard for future films on the subject. Since then, Fox has come back every few years with a stellar new documentary that displaces his last as the most credible, up-to-date, and professionally-made. His films usually include a historical overview of the subject combined with archival footage and talking-head interviews—the latter notable for being from highly trained and intelligent observers who were previously hesitant or outright refused to go public with their stories out of fear for their reputation. These witnesses, usually ex-military service members or government employees, were the main focus of Fox's follow up film, I Know What I Saw , a collaboration with journalist Leslie Kean. I Know What I Saw remained the best UFO documentary available until October 6th, 2020, when Fox released the his next blockbuster, the hotly anticipated The Phenomenon. (https://ufocongres...