John Was Trying to Contact Aliens streaming
2020 Movie United States Short, Documentary, Biography 16 min Ages 18+
By: Matthew Killip With: John Shepherd, John Litrenta
John Shepherd spent 30 years trying to contact extraterrestrials by broadcasting music millions of miles into space. After giving up the search he makes a different connection here on Earth.
Festival Achievements
Rotterdam International Film Festival 2020
Selections:
Voices Short
Mood
Melancholic
Melancholy
Reflective
Thought-Provoking
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Matthew Killip
John Litrenta
John Shepherd
Documentary Subject
Cinematic Technique
Archival Footage
Archival Material
Interview Footage
Interviews
Narrative-Driven
Voice-Over
Narrative Structure
Biographical
Chronological
Pace
Measured
Slow-Paced
Steady
Thoughtful
Soundtrack
Ambient Music
Style
Authentic
Cinematic
Documentary
Engaging
Realistic
Time-Period
Contemporary
Central Conflict
Disillusionment
Search For Extraterrestrials
Characters
John Shepherd
Self
Ending
Bittersweet
Reflective
Historical Context
Contemporary
Key Plot Points
30 Years Of Broadcasting
Giving Up The Search
Making A Different Connection
Plot
Dedication
Extraterrestrial Contact
Long-Term Broadcasting
Personal Obsession
Quest
Unique Premise
Setting
Earth
Space
Shooting Location
Earth
Theme
Connection
Exploration Of The Unknown
Human Curiosity
Human Obsession
Quest For Connection
Search For Meaning
Genre
Biographical
Documentary
Non-Fiction
Audiences
Adults
Documentary Viewers
Science Enthusiasts
Space Exploration Fans
Titles
John Was Trying To Contact Aliens
Reception
Independent Film
Netflix Release
Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Premiere
Production Countries
United States
Release Year
2020
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