Alternative 3 (1977)

In the chilling shadow of a world on the brink of ecological collapse and an impending ice age, an unsettling mystery begins to unravel in the distinguished British news anchor, Tim Brinton's explosive Science News Report. The perplexing disappearance of four scientists soon escalates into a disturbing revelation of over 400 vanished intellects from the UK alone, seemingly swallowed by the abyss without a trace. As the narrative unfolds in a gripping '60 Minutes' style documentary, tenacious reporters, led by the resolute Katherine White, delve deeper into this enigma. They stumble upon a cryptic videotape recorded by the late scientist Dr. Ballentine, a clue hinting at a vast cosmic conspiracy that goes far beyond earthly boundaries. The tape leads them to a reluctant whistleblower, Harry, whose strange behavior further thickens the enigma. The second part of the report takes a darker turn as the team begins to piece together fragments of a story ominously referred to as "Alternative 3". The puzzle leads them to the doorstep of a former Apollo lunar astronaut, Bob Grodin, a broken man and an apparent alcoholic, who reluctantly hints at a shocking truth - Apollo was a diversion, and a moon base already exists, constructed covertly by Russian and American scientists. As Brinton tirelessly pursues the truth, he uncovers a web of deceit suggesting an unthinkable alliance between the Russians and Americans on a colossal space program. But why? The answer lies in a chilling contingency plan for a select group of humans to abandon Earth in the face of its impending doom, ensuring the survival of the species on a potential new home: Mars. The narrative climaxes in a whirlwind of revelations, where a freak accident, a secret radio message from an unmanned Mars probe, and ruthless investigative journalism converge to unveil a conspiracy of epic proportions. 'Alternative 3' proves to be more than just a rumor, but a master plan woven in secrecy and silence, threatening to shake the very foundation of human existence.

Alternative 3 is a documentary movie featuring Tim Brinton and directed by Christopher Miles.

Alternative 3 is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Crackle and Tubi TV and it's also available on fuboTV.

It is also possible to buy Alternative 3 on Amazon Video.