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Spielberg's “Disclosure Day” dramatizes alleged UFO cover-up

6/20/2026

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Steven Spielberg released the blockbuster “Disclosure Day,” which dramatizes an alleged government cover-up of alien evidence.
Jordan Flowers, director of the Disclosure Foundation, said the film shows whistleblower concepts involving contractors and subcontractors.
Spielberg said a 2017 New York Times report that revived UFO interest inspired the movie.
The film includes a background character Nathan Twining referencing the 1947 memo, which some experts cite as advancing the UFO field while others dispute.

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Steven Spielberg released the blockbuster “Disclosure Day,” which dramatizes an alleged government cover-up of alien evidence.
Jordan Flowers, director of the Disclosure Foundation, said the film shows whistleblower concepts involving contractors and subcontractors.
Spielberg said a 2017 New York Times report that revived UFO interest inspired the movie.
The film includes a background character Nathan Twining referencing the 1947 memo, which some experts cite as advancing the UFO field while others dispute.