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Capturing the Light

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  • 2008
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  • 45m
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Capturing the Light (2008)
The award winning documentary, Capturing the Light, follows the true story of Dorothy Izatt, a contactee who has accumulated over 30,000 feet of film footage backing her claim.
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Follows the true story of Dorothy Izatt, a contactee who has accumulated over 30,000 feet of film footage backing her claim.Follows the true story of Dorothy Izatt, a contactee who has accumulated over 30,000 feet of film footage backing her claim.Follows the true story of Dorothy Izatt, a contactee who has accumulated over 30,000 feet of film footage backing her claim.

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    • Frank Longo
  • Writer
    • Frank Longo
  • Stars
    • Stephen Geaghan
    • Peter Guttilla
    • Dorothy Izatt
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    6.3/10
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    • Director
      • Frank Longo
    • Writer
      • Frank Longo
    • Stars
      • Stephen Geaghan
      • Peter Guttilla
      • Dorothy Izatt
    • 20User reviews
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    10joegooch

    A fascinating, thought provoking film that deals with UFO's, 'Light Beings' and the grandmother that's been filming them for over 30 years.

    Frank Longo has done an excellent job of capturing the story and experiences of Dorothy Izatt, a grandmother living in Vancouver, who has had contact with 'Light beings' and bizarre aerial light phenomena for over 30 years. The film, which as well as interviewing Dorothy and showing some of her remarkable footage, also spends time with her family to get their perspectives on her incredible experiences and how it's affected Dorothy and them. Not all of her family members are as open to what Dorothy claims to be in contact with as she is, but their own doubts and scepticism are put to the test when the documentary film-makers reveal that they may have caught more than they bargained for! If you are interested in UFO's, contact with 'other worldly beings' or just a fascinating and thought provoking story, 'Capturing The Light' is highly recommended and gives a refreshingly different perspective on what 'alien' contact may actually be like.
    8pchefsheila

    Freaked me out a little

    To the person who said the lights in the window were a reflection, you obviously either weren't listening or didn't watch that movie in it's entirety because they clarified that one side was open. There was no glass to reflect. It was a screen.

    I shouldn't have watched this alone.

    Maybe the ringing in my ears all this time are aliens trying to get a message to me? Lol.
    10davemueller

    Our Family Knew Her. 100% real deal.

    Joan is my wife's Aunt and was a very close friend of Dorothy Izatt. There's no scam here I guarantee you that. How to prove it ? Well you can not! You would need to capture a ufo to prove it. These filmes were 100% never altered. She is a little old lady with a big heart just like you see in the film and her family dis beleaved it at first as well. I have never met her but I know Aunt Joan and she would never lie about this. I would love to meet Dorthoy but Auntie Joan is gone now so it would be difficult to reach out. I'm not even sure if Dorothy Izatt is still with us? I believe that this is real. Thanks Dave Mueller/Bright.
    3cary_howe

    If you are impressed by dots on a screen you'll love it

    It's not what they keep claiming. The first five minutes is people telling you how blown away you'll be. All I saw was white dots against black. The lines they show on a single frame couldn't be a single object moving. There could be random light leak causing it in the camera. I just watched the beginning and end so I have no idea what happens beyond that but I scanned it and the whole film looked like the first five minutes and when I paused the film it was always someone raving about how awesome it all was. Claiming you have proof requires actual proof and not a bunch of random dots. They claim they took all precautions but a magician would do a facepalm at what they called precautions. They only let her have the camera all alone for the whole night but they processed the film themselves. So it was impossible for her to fake it when she had a whole night to herself? Filming a bunch of people telling you how incredible it is isn't a documentary. I gave it a three but the truth is as far as proof of UFOs I'd give it a one star. They do show some actual moving film at the end but it was some of the least impressive footage I've ever seen. Anyone serious about the subject lost interest in lights in the sky decades ago. There's simply too many things they can be.
    10zenarcade83-127-239102

    Mesmerizing

    My only complaint on this astounding documentary is it is far too short. I think another 45 minutes to it would have been great so it could show more footage from her endless amounts of reels. Somehow this has become more of a hidden gem and definitely needs more exposure and examination with all the evidence at hand. Any doubters who watch this film will quickly change their mind in the last 15 minutes or so when ironically, the documentary crew captures actual footage. Don't waste time reading this review; go watch the movie now!

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      • January 1, 2008 (United States)
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