‘The Age of Disclosure’ Review: Dan Farah’s Polished Doc Legitimizes Unverifiable Theories About UFOs

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In documentaries, “accuracy” refers to presenting facts or testimonies in a compelling and indisputable manner.

Legitimacy,” on the other hand, pertains to the appearance of truth when presenting information or evidence.

or simply:

“Legitimacy” refers to how something appears honest when presenting facts or testimonies.

Dan Farah‘s new documentary The Age of Disclosure is big on “legitimacy.”

In essence, “The Age of Disclosure” doesn’t present anything entirely novel. Instead, it relies on 34 individuals from government, military, and intelligence sectors to claim a longstanding conspiracy that hides interactions with intelligent non-human life and technology originating outside our world. Many of these individuals have already shared their testimonies before Congress, and some have appeared in other documentaries and series recounting similar stories with the same degree of personal conviction.

What makes The Age of Disclosure stand out for some viewers isn’t just its improved accuracy compared to typical shows like Unsolved Mysteries or Ancient Aliens, but its more authentic and credible appearance.

In a span of approximately 109 minutes, the documentary titled “The Age of Disclosure” confidently and honestly delves into its subject matter, with interviewees presenting their statements as undisputed truths, without the need for verification or further proof.

It wasn’t until about an hour into the documentary that Farah’s debating strategy started grating on me, when I realized that this method was leading nowhere in terms of logical discourse.

Absolutely, someone who’s part of the alleged deep state could dismiss a documentary exposing such a conspiracy as just their way of deflecting the truth. However, it’s important to remember that TV critics often have a bias towards believing in the truth when it comes from well-known figures like David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Yet, they might be overlooking potential truths presented outside of mainstream productions, especially if the profits are not going to wealthy elites.

Over the past few years, if you’ve kept up with current events, you may have observed a newfound readiness among influential individuals to talk about phenomena that were once referred to as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). However, now they are more likely to use the term Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) which might be because “UFO” was often associated with ridicule and science fiction.

Guided by Lue Elizondo, a member of the government’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), and Jay Stratton, head of the UAP Task Force, this documentary takes us on an exploration of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). It delves into recent initiatives to validate inquiries into these mysterious objects, introduces key personalities who are spearheading these investigations publicly, and reveals influential figures covertly working to undermine these efforts, aiming to keep the truth concealed from the public.

The title implies that there’s a moment when someone in power will reveal crucial information to the American public, with the understanding that such revelation is likely to originate from within the U.S.

The group features various military personnel who’ve testified before Congress regarding their encounters with Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), scientists involved in the UAP Task Force, and numerous politicians cautious about projecting credulity. This group includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Mike Rounds, as well as other congressional members.

Irrespective of your political beliefs, it’s surprising and potentially concerning to see marginal figures in the documentary sharing close proximity with a current secretary of state, a former head of national intelligence (General Jim Clapper), or a representative who has recently reopened the Kennedy assassination investigation (Anna Paulina Luna). To put it another way, the news segments used in the documentary seem to suggest that some of its controversial claims are being validated by these associations – particularly those from News Nation exclusives.

The main characters in the documentary appear to be quite taken aback by the respectful treatment they’re receiving. For instance, one of the scientific experts is astonished to find himself conducting interviews within the Senate building. Farah understands that filming these interviews in the most formal or library-like settings adds a sense of legitimacy, unlike shooting them in dimly lit basements or in front of walls adorned with yarn and conspiracy theories.

Blair Mowat’s score imparts a sense of solemnity at every juncture, whether it’s paired with common stock footage or scenes of Lue Elizondo traversing various Beltway landmarks. This portrays a man who, in quiet moments, is on a quest for the profound knowledge that can be discovered within the Jefferson Memorial.

As a gamer, I’ve found myself struggling with “The Age of Disclosure.” It’s not the absence of different viewpoints that bothers me. Instead, it’s the fact that there’s no one here providing solid evidence or expertise to debunk any claims. Everything remains unproven and thus open to interpretation. If someone asserts, without any proof, that there’s a hidden bunker beneath the earth filled with a thousand alien corpses and 50 spacecraft, I’m left wondering what can be said in refutation. All I can come up with is “I don’t think so,” or “Maybe you don’t have the clearance to know.”

If someone maintains, without evidence, that certain people they refuse to name were eliminated to conceal secrets we’re not privy to, I’m at a loss for a response. All I can say is “That sounds dubious,” or “Perhaps you’ve been misinformed.” It’s frustrating when assertions are made without any supporting facts, leaving us all guessing and questioning the truth behind such claims.

Whenever someone brings up ambiguous past events or details that are already widely known, they often claim to have additional information they can’t share. In such cases, a possible response could be “I find it hard to believe that there’s more to the story than what’s publicly available.” Regarding the tendency of some individuals to make extraordinary claims, it might be helpful to remind them that throughout history, powerful entities like the Deep State or the so-called “Legacy Project” have been known for disseminating misinformation. Labeling those who challenge their narratives as crackpots should be viewed with skepticism.

It’s understandable for interviewees to consider the events surrounding Area 51/Roswell as undisputed truth, which perfectly illustrates the very essence of circular reasoning – “begging the question.” However, when scientists repeat this pattern in discussions about how Unidentified Phenomenon of Ariel origin (UPAs) disregard fundamental physical laws on Earth, I shifted from being curious and accepting Farah’s theories to recognizing that what I was watching is merely a basic cable series with high-quality production values, disguised as a sophisticated documentary.

Instead of focusing so much on wild guesswork, I wish we could have delved deeper into the real-world consequences of the topic at hand: How might “disclosure” manifest in practice? What effects would it have economically, socially, and geopolitically? Could we establish a realistic timeline for disclosure and its aftermath?

However, it’s worth noting that instead of focusing on concrete details, “The Age of Disclosure” often employs vague terminology such as “the most significant transformation in human history.” This kind of language may appeal to some who are drawn to the illusion of authenticity when presented in a credible manner.

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2025-03-10 02:25