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Its a masterpiece, but one its director has expressed concern about.
I see a lot of naivety, he said.
That was just the privileges of youth.
Few films today have such faith.
More importantly,Close Encountersoffers a balm for a divided world.
Hatred is on the rise again and our leaders are doing little to calm the fires.
Whether itsSchindlers ListandAmistadorE.T.andThe Terminal, Spielbergs focused on prejudice and the connection needed to counter it throughout his career.
Its a deeply felt desire for harmony that links back to his childhood.
Close Encountersis no different.
Roy, Barry Guiler and Jillian Guiler become outsiders after their visitations.
Its a moment loaded with meaning.
In many ways, were less able to belong now.
Its difficult to understand how our deep divisions can be healed and terrifying because of that lack of insight.
Theres things outside that you dont understand.
In 2007, the 21st Century, sadly people have a different interpretation of opening doors.
This isClose Encounters greatest lesson.
