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John Was Trying to Contact Aliens

6.1202016mMovieDocumentary

John Shepherd spent 30 years trying to contact extraterrestrials by broadcasting music millions of miles into space. After giving up the search, he makes a different connection here on earth.

DirectorMatthew Killip
ProducerMatthew Killip

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Cast · Directed by Matthew Killip

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John Shepherd
Self

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John Was Trying to Contact Aliens is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Kids and Netflix Standard in Australia.

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