The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill

Historian Matthew Bowman explores the story of Betty and Barney Hill, the first Americans to claim an alien abduction, as a reflection of 1960s American culture and politics. The Hills, an interracial and civil rights-supporting couple, faced skepticism from authorities, leading them to question institutions they once trusted. Bowman's examination reveals how their experience symbolizes broader shifts in American society, from idealism to cynicism, and offers insight into the political and cultural landscape of the era.