The Force Beyond

The Force Beyond

Countless centuries ago our forbearers left this planet and traveled to the edges of the universe... Now they want it back!

1977 · 85 min · ★ 4.5 · Documentary

Speculative "documentary" about alien visitations on Earth, UFO sightings and how aliens are responsible for pretty much every conspiracy theory, paranormal encounter and cryptozoological sighting in history. (Also Jesus. No, really.)

Directed by William Sachs · Written by Donn Davison

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Donn Davison Host
Rosko Narrator (voice)
Orson Welles Himself (archive footage)
Peter C. Byrne Bigfoot Expert

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