Who’s Actually Doing the Work? Fox, Greenewald Jr, and the Path to Real UFO Disclosure

I’ve criticised quite a few in the field of UFO research, and for good reason. Many seem more interested in attention than answers. But there are still some who genuinely care about uncovering the truth, and they deserve to be recognised.

In a landscape flooded with dramatic headlines, blurry videos, and overhyped whistleblowers, it's easy to lose sight of the people quietly doing the work that matters. While some chase fame, followers, and monetisation, others stay focused on the truth, no matter how inconvenient, unglamorous, or slow-moving it might be. That contrast is worth talking about. Two names stand out for their commitment to credibility and clarity: filmmaker James Fox and researcher John Greenewald Jr. They approach disclosure not as a performance, but as a responsibility.

James Fox has earned respect for one simple reason, he takes the subject seriously. His documentaries, including Out of the Blue, I Know What I Saw, The Phenomenon, and Moment of Contact, don’t rely on theatrical editing or vague promises of "world-changing" content. Instead of leaning into shock value, Fox presents compelling witness testimony, official records, and overlooked historical events. These films piece together overlooked or underreported cases with care and consistency, helping to build a serious archive of global sightings and investigations.

What sets him apart is restraint. In a media environment driven by speed and spectacle, Fox is deliberate. He doesn’t rush to social media to tease revelations. He doesn’t claim to hold all the answers. And because of that, when he speaks, people listen. More importantly, his work bridges the gap between believers, sceptics, and those still on the fence. He presents the evidence and lets it breathe. That’s how trust is built.

A great example of his integrity is how he approached the Varginha incident in Moment of Contact. Rather than sensationalising the 1996 case, he revisited it with new interviews and carefully gathered accounts. The result wasn’t just a retelling, it was a thoughtful re-investigation that brought clarity to one of the most talked-about events in UFO history.

If James Fox is the storyteller, John Greenewald is the archivist. Through his project, The Black Vault, Greenewald has spent decades filing FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests, digging through redacted documents, and publishing everything for the public to see. The Black Vault is now the largest privately run archive of declassified U.S. government documents in the world. While the site covers a broad range of topics, from military intelligence to aerospace technology, its extensive UFO and UAP collection has become a critical resource for researchers, journalists, and academics alike. Greenewald’s efforts have led to the public release of thousands of pages of government documents that would otherwise remain buried or ignored.

He doesn’t ask for trust, he earns it by showing his work. Greenewald doesn’t chase drama or jump on trending topics. He challenges claims, demands evidence, and holds everyone to the same standard, no matter how popular or persuasive they might be.

That approach might not make headlines the way a dramatic whistleblower story does, but it keeps the field honest. And in an era when so many voices are shouting, his insistence on facts cuts through the noise.

Greenewald has also demonstrated a willingness to hold powerful figures accountable. He has openly questioned the legitimacy of Luis Elizondo’s claims about leading AATIP, backing his skepticism with FOIA findings that contradict parts of Elizondo’s story. While controversial, this challenge reflects Greenewald’s priority: truth, not popularity.

He’s also exposed inconsistencies in the Department of Defence’s messaging about UAPs, showing how official statements often conflict with internal documents. Where others speculate, Greenewald checks the paperwork, and he shares everything, so others can do the same.

There’s a growing frustration among people who genuinely care about UFO disclosure. They see the theatrics, the branding, and the endless teases with no follow-through, and they’re tired of it. Fox and Greenewald offer something different: substance. They don’t ask you to believe. They ask you to look. That difference matters. Because real disclosure won’t come with a soundtrack or a dramatic reveal, it will come from steady, patient, verifiable work. The kind Fox and Greenewald have been doing for years. If more people in the UFO space followed their lead, maybe we’d be further along by now.

James Fox is the heart and soul of modern UFO storytelling, driven by sincerity, empathy, and a genuine desire to understand what witnesses have experienced. John Greenewald Jr. is the brain, methodical, disciplined, and relentless in his pursuit of verifiable facts. Together, they represent what the field should be striving toward: honesty, curiosity, and clarity.

In a space dominated by hype and personalities, Fox and Greenewald stand out not just for what they say, but for how consistently they choose substance over spectacle. Where others build suspense with vague statements, these two offer specifics. Where some stretch out information for attention, they release it with context. And where many in the field centre themselves in the story, Fox and Greenewald focus on the evidence.

That difference is more than stylistic, it is foundational. The push for disclosure can’t be about personalities. It has to be about truth. And right now, too much of the conversation is being shaped by those who treat disclosure like a brand or a product.

Some chase attention. Others quietly help move things forward. When I met James Fox at the 2023 Awakening Conference, I told him I’d started writing a book but wasn’t sure if I should keep going. His encouragement wasn’t dramatic, but it stuck with me. I finished the book I almost gave up on, launched my website, started work on follow-up books, and committed fully to serious research into both UFOs and the paranormal. It wasn’t about spectacle, it was about someone genuinely supporting the work. That kind of impact is rare in this field, and it is exactly what we need more of.

If the public is ever going to take the UFO phenomenon seriously, it is going to be because of voices like these, steady, clear, and grounded in fact. We don’t need more hype. We need more James Fox. We need more John Greenewald. We need more truth and fewer distractions.