John Was Trying to Contact Aliens

Nan
0h 16m
2020
6.2 /10 (56)

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2020-01-23

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John Shepherd

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