A mysterious abduction in Manhattan, shocking testimonies and conspiracy theories are intertwined in the new Netflix documentary series.
Does extraterrestrial life exist? This is a question that intrigues scientists and hobbyists alike, and is the driving force behind countless productions of Science fiction. On Netflix, the series that explore this theme attract more and more viewers, especially those that suggest being based on real events.
According to the promotion of the red N in Extraterrestrial abduction in Manhattan: “A woman claims to have been kidnapped from her Manhattan bedroom. This documentary series explores whether it was all an elaborate hoax… or proof of alien life.”
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Netflix: what “Alien Abduction in Manhattan” is about
It is a three-episode documentary miniseries that explores a alleged alien abduction case occurred in New York in 1989. The protagonist of the story is Linda Napolitanoa New York mother who claimed to have been kidnapped from her apartment by three aliens in the middle of the night. According to her story, the gray beings lifted her from her window to a spaceship through a beam of light.
The plot is based on the research and support that Budd Hopkins, a renowned UFO researcher, gave this case. Hopkins compiled testimonies and data in his book Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridgewhere he stated that, in addition to Napolitano, at least two bodyguards of an unnamed world leader claimed to have seen the ship. Based on this testimony and other stories, Hopkins defended the veracity of the woman’s experience, generating great stir and skepticism at the time.
The documentary explores in detail the controversy surrounding this case, presenting different positions, from those who believe in the veracity of the story to those who consider it a fraud. The production reveals the emotions, fear and contradictions that marked Napolitano’s life after that night in 1989, making viewers question to what extent these testimonies of close encounters could be real.
Netflix: trailer for Alien Abduction in Manhattan
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