This was the next documentary from Seth Breedlove and the Small Town Monsters team that I hadn't seen as I'm working through the back catalogue. This is in upstate New York, around the Adirondacks. This is focused on the Abair Road incident that happened back in August of 1976. This is an interesting one since there were younger people who first saw it, but that number grew from there.
Now I did go a bit mysterious there and the reason is that this sighting is part of the official police record, at least to an extent. What I like is that we hear audio excerpts. There were at least two police officers who also saw it. One changed what he said, not wanting to necessarily admit to it. There are eye witnesses to what he said though. There is an added element of intrigue for me that the police blotter, which to my understanding makes it an official document.
I'll go ahead and say here that Breedlove and his team are great about allowing people to tell their stories. They also will do research and present that. I never feel like they're trying to sway me, just instead presenting what information is available, allowing the viewer to make a decision. This one is also interesting in that we meet Paul Bartholem. He was a boy when the incident occurred in 1976. He's now an expert on it, where we see he has foot impressions and other evidence.
There is also another element here about a potential UFO landing. That could lead to an explanation of this beast they found. It also makes me pause since it starts to border into conspiracy theory territory. What I won't fault the area for is capitalizing on the sightings for tourism.
Like other documentaries from this team, it is well-made. It is impressive to see how professional, even when going back to watch earlier ones they made, these were done. I like how they will mesh footage of people being interviewed, showing maps or just the landscapes. There are also elements of using CGI to bring things to life. That is fine with me since there isn't actual footage so it does at least liven it up.
The last thing I'll say here is that I don't necessarily believe what was seen was a Bigfoot, or some cryptid, or even an alien. My stance is that since I can't prove them wrong or explain what they say, it isn't out of the realm of possibility either.
In conclusion, this offers a compelling and well-researched exploration of the Abair Road incident. Breedlove and the Small Town Monsters team once again deliver a professional documentary that allows eyewitnesses to share their stories without leading the viewer. The inclusion of official police records and the intriguing evidence presented by Bartholem add significant weight to the narrative. While the potential UFO connection introduces a more speculative element, the film effectively captures the mystery and the community's response. Ultimately, the documentary provides a balanced and engaging look at unexplained phenomena, leaving the audience to ponder the possibilities.
My Rating: 6.5 out of 10.
