For over 60 years, the U.S. military has allegedly fabricated UFO folklore to divert attention from classified military projects.
“How the U.S. government created a myth that took over the world”
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For over 60 years, the U.S. military has allegedly fabricated UFO folklore to divert attention from classified military projects.
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Richard Doty, a retired special agent of the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, discusses his role in crafting UFO myths. "Mirage Men" reveals how the U.S. military allegedly created these stories to distract from secret projects. Directed by John Lundberg, the film premiered at the Sheffield Doc/Fest on June 13, 2013, and features insights from various individuals involved in these operations. The documentary challenges perceptions of government actions over decades.
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Why Watch
- Meet Richard Doty, a key figure in UFO disinformation.
- Find out how the military used UFO myths to hide secrets.
- See the influence on Ernest Cline's novel Armada.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sheffield Doc/Fest on June 13, 2013.
- Richard Doty worked for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
- Mark Pilkington's book, also titled Mirage Men, was published in 2010.
- The film was featured in the Adam Curtis documentary HyperNormalisation.
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Who directed the documentary Mirage Men?
Mirage Men was directed by John Lundberg.
When did Mirage Men premiere in North America?
Mirage Men had its North American premiere at the 2013 Fantastic Fest on 22 September 2013.
What is the main theme of Mirage Men?
Mirage Men suggests there was a conspiracy by the U.S. military to fabricate UFO folklore to deflect attention from classified military projects.
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