User Reviews

This film is a quick summary of Sitchin's theories, and the premise of his companion book(which does not belong to his Earth Chronicles series, but is similar in theme). It seems to take about half an hour to watch, because I wish that there was more. I do feel, however, that this is a great film to introduce viewers to Sitchin. I would recommend this to anyone that is open in their thoughts and beliefs, and to anyone that is able to accept the possibility of anything, even if it seems out-of-the-ordinary. Although, you should then read the Earth Chronicles series, for its captivating, interesting theories. These theories are very plausible, but very difficult to inside-the-box thinkers. I will not tell you much, though, for fear that it will cause many to turn away in disbelief.

This movie was made during the zenith of public interest in the ancient astronaut theory, and made the rounds on TV during the mid-80s. It covers many aspects of the phenomenon worldwide, though concentrated mostly in South America, with segments on the Nazca Lines, the ancient city of Tiahuanaco, and, especially, the curious people of the Paracas Peninsula, in southern Peru. It is also where I first heard of the mysterious and controversial Ica Stones, with their astonishing depictions of dinosaurs and humans together, men riding giant birds (stylized aircraft?), global maps, and complex medical procedures. Lest anyone think that the coverage is coming from only one angle, it also includes a segment demonstrating how fake stones could also have been fashioned. A small-time production, to be sure, and, by now, very much obscure, but dealing with the topics at hand quite ably, and I will always remember it fondly.

FYI: The other user review posted here, referring to "Are We Alone in the Universe", based on the works of Zechariah Sitchin, is actually another documentary with the same name, made in 1992. I have seen this one as well, find it just as fascinating as the 1978 movie, and commend both to the reader's attention.