Shades of Gray is a 2009 documentary

Documentary

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 directed by Bob Wilkinson about Gray Barker

Gray Barker

Gray Barker was an American writer best known for his books about UFOs and other paranormal phenomena. His 1956 book They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers introduced the notion of the Men in Black to UFO folklore. Recent evidence indicates that he was skeptical of most UFO claims, and mainly...

, a writer whose work and life was influential in the growth and promotion of Ufology

Ufology

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. It tells the story of his life through interviews with friends and acquaintances and archival footage. The film was produced by Allegheny Image Factory

Allegheny Image Factory

Allegheny Image Factory is a multi faceted production company founded by brothers Robert Tinnell and Jeffrey Tinnell. Created in 2005, the company has produced films such as Shades of Gray, Romeo Must Hang, and Edgar Allen Poe's Requiem for the Damned. AIF also publishes graphic novels, including...

, the film production company headed by West Virginia natives Robert Tinnell

Robert Tinnell

Robert Tinnell is a motion picture screenwriter, director, and producer. He is also the author of several comic books and graphic novels, notably with a horror slant.-Biography:...

 and Jeffrey Tinnell

Jeffrey Tinnell

Jeffrey Tinnell , a native of Fairmont, West Virginia, is a motion picture producer and publisher of graphic novels. Following a stint as a freelance production manager and producer, Tinnell co-founded the award-winning Los Angeles-based production company, Desert Music Pictures in 1989...

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