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ET Contact: They Are Here

ET Contact: They Are Here

2017

TV-PG

Director

Caroline Cory

Runtime

97 minutes

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Synopsis

ET CONTACT: THEY ARE HERE documents the jaw-dropping stories of individuals from around the world who share similar accounts of extraterrestrial and otherworldly encounters. Producer and host Caroline Cory, who has her own extensive history with the supernatural, takes the viewers on an extraordinary journey to uncover whether these seemingly independent yet parallel reports may actually be scientific evidence of a greater phenomenon at work. Through a series of groundbreaking on-camera experiments on human DNA, and interviews with leading scientists, viewers will find themselves pondering the nature of their own reality or yet the true origin of the human species. ET CONTACT may ultimately show that the traditionally unexplained is, in fact, far more attributable to science than fiction. NOTE: This film has been released in some territories under the title: "Among Us".

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

5.5/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The documentary lacks specific LGBTQ+ character arcs or queer-coded narratives. While it avoids derogatory tropes, it does not feature intentional representation within its investigation of extraterrestrial contact.

Gender Representation

Fair

Producer and host Caroline Cory provides a female-led perspective in a genre typically dominated by men. However, the film does not explicitly explore gendered power dynamics or hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The film features stories from individuals around the world, suggesting a global scope. This potentially disrupts the Anglo-centric focus often found in Western paranormal media, though specific contributor details are limited.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The narrative challenges traditional Western religious and scientific frameworks by framing the unexplained through scientific inquiry. It promotes a secular skepticism toward established human origin stories and religious dogma.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent individuals or people with physical disabilities in this documentary.

Strengths

  • Features a female-led perspective through host and producer Caroline Cory.
  • Employs a global scope by documenting accounts from individuals worldwide.
  • Challenges traditional Western religious and scientific dogmas through secular inquiry.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks intentional LGBTQ+ character arcs or queer-coded narrative elements.
  • Does not explicitly address or subvert gendered power dynamics.
  • Provides no evidence of representation for neurodivergent or disabled individuals.

AI Analysis

The film functions as a thematic disruption of traditional Western epistemological boundaries. Rather than focusing on identity politics, it centers on questioning established scientific and religious certainties through a global lens. While it lacks the character-driven intersectionality of scripted cinema, it achieves a moderate score by moving beyond localized viewpoints. The investigation into human origins suggests a progressive inclination toward secularism and globalized perspectives. Ultimately, the documentary's diversity is found in its intellectual framework rather than its social representation, prioritizing the deconstruction of institutional knowledge over specific demographic narratives.

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