Area 51: The CIA's Secret
Investigative documentary on CIA's classified Area 51
About Area 51: The CIA's Secret
Released: 2014
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 44m
Cast
Eric Meyers, Peter Merlin, Thornton TD Barnes, Richard "Tex" Coe, Fred Dunham, Tony Bevacqua
About Area 51: The CIA's Secret
"Area 51: The CIA's Secret" is a captivating historical documentary released in 2014 that provides an in-depth exploration of the mysterious and highly secret Area 51 - known officially as Groom Lake Testing Facility. This movie is based on declassified CIA documents and firsthand accounts from individuals who served on the base, revealing the true story behind the groundbreaking air supremacy research and development undertaken during the Cold War and beyond. It delves into the development of various aircraft systems like U2, A12, HAVE BLUE, and F117 Nighthawk, all kept under high security wraps.
Making / Production
Produced with rigorous attention to detail, the film was constructed using newly declassified documents from the CIA, involving numerous veteran interviews and archival footage to shed light on the covert operations that took place at Area 51. This commitment to historical accuracy and factual representation makes the movie a remarkable document of U.S. mid-20th-century history.
Actors
- Participant 1: Played the role of security guard. Their firsthand account divulged unique insights into the tight security apparatus in place.
- Participant 2: As a construction worker, they provided an invaluable understanding of the infrastructure and clandestine development stages of the base.
- Participant 3: Contributed as a technical specialist, intimately involved in the development of clandestine aviation programs.
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This film, rated TV-14, is a gripping account of the unsung scientists and workers who dedicated their lives to secrecy for the advancement of U.S. air dominance, answering the question of what really happened at Area 51.
About Area 51: The CIA's Secret
Explore the mysteries of Area 51 in this thrilling documentary, unraveling the CIA's closely guarded secrets about extraterrestrial encounters.