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Drama UFO, inspired by an airport sighting, released

When: Sep 2018
Sources: 2 public sources

Ryan Eslinger's film UFO, with Alex Sharp and Gillian Anderson, follows a math student trying to explain a saucer-like object seen hovering over an airport runway. One review said the story was based on an unexplained sighting at a Chicago airport.

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Press'UFO' - If you're looking for engaging sci-fi, look elsewhere (opens in a new tab)Peninsula Clarion / 2018-09-19
Other'UFO' (2018) - Magic Number | Film Review (opens in a new tab)Ready Steady Cut / 2018-09-03

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How the story came out

This reports on O'Hare Airport sighting (7 Nov 2006).

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