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© Jeremy Corbell/ExtraordinaryBeliefs.comJeremy Corbell investigating the alien implant case in a scene in Patient Seventeen. (Credit:
A paranormal documentary filmmaker who explores people's extraordinary beliefs, has tackled the often ridiculed topic of alien abduction, and the related phenomenon of alien implants. However, this documentary features an actual doctor, a credible alleged abductee and some science. All of which has convinced filmmaker Jeremy Corbell that alien implants deserve a serious examination.

Of all of the fringe ideas in the UFO field, the idea that people are being snatched up by aliens and then returned without their knowledge is pretty hard for many to swallow. Added on top of that the claims some of these people have had implants placed inside of them by the aliens, well, for many, that is bat-poop crazy.

When first asked to document a surgery to remove an alleged alien implant, Cobell responded it was "way outside of my scope of knowledge or interest."

"It seemed too wild for me to put my mind around," explained Corbell.

However, since he was asked by friends, and has an interest in extraordinary beliefs, Corbell decided to do it. His experience ultimately resulted in his newly released documentary, Patient Seventeen.

One of the main characters, who Corbell grew very fond of, is pediatric surgeon and alien implant specialist, Dr. Roger Leir.
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© Jeremy Corbell/ExtraordinaryBeliefs.comDr. Roger Leir post-surgery.
Incidentally, Leir was also skeptical when he was approached years ago with the request to remove a suspected alien implant. He thought it was ridiculous. But when he removed the object, begrudgingly, he said it was unlike anything he had seen before, and became very interested in the topic. He then removed, or aided in the removal, of dozens of the objects before passing away in 2014.

Corbell says Leir passed away while he was putting his documentary together, but it was not so much Leir that convinced him the alien abduction and implant phenomenon may be real.
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© Jeremy Corbell/ExtraordinaryBeliefs.comThe suspected alien implant removed from patient 17.
"It was the patient that transformed my opinion," says Corbell.

Corbell describes the man he refers to as patient 17, the namesake for his film, as an "average guy of above average height."

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© Jeremy Corbell/ExtraordinaryBeliefs.comThe man known as patient 17.
He is six foot nine.

He is referred to as patient 17 because he wishes to remain anonymous, and because he was Leir's 17th patient to undergo an "alien implant" removal. Corbell says patient 17 is a very down to earth person.

In fact, Corbell says, "He was, and remains, the biggest skeptic that this object removed from his leg - that is hands down extraordinary - has anything to do with his abduction experiences."

So what is so extraordinary about the object? Well, for the full story you will have to watch the film, but, according to Corbell, some experts have interpreted the data from test results conducted thus far as being made off-world.

Corbell admits more testing has to be done, but he is convinced this thing is really weird.
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© Jeremy Corbell/ExtraordinaryBeliefs.comThe object removed from patient 17 under a microscope.
A short version of Patient Seventeen was entered into the EBE Film Festival at the International UFO Congress several years ago. Although I knew Leir personally, the film exposed me to aspects of his life I was not familiar with, such as a beautiful scene of Leir playing a gigantic organ. The scene was very intimate and moving.

As for patient 17, the man. He did come across as credible, and certainly does not fit the mold of what many think of as an "alien abductee." He came across as an independent professional who did not seem interested in seeking attention.

I admit, alien abduction is a weird topic that can be uncomfortable. The awkwardness of the phenomenon is portrayed well in the comedy television show People of Earth on TBS. However, if there was ever a documentary that would convince those interested in hard evidence, this may be the one. Not only that, I have to admit, I am partial to Corbell's shooting style, which is intimate, beautiful and up close and personal.

As of today, Patient Seventeen is available on iTunes, and will be available on other streaming outlets so