Steven Spielberg has been trying to convince the world of alien existence for over 40 years. His new film, ‘Disclosure Day’, is a breathless sci-fi thriller about the day the world learns that a government entity has had decades-long contact with extraterrestrial beings.

Spielberg’s Career-Long Fascination with Aliens

Spielberg’s fascination with aliens began with his 1977 film ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’, which revolutionized the way Americans think about alien life. Prior to this film, alien encounters were largely represented as hostile experiences, mirroring the Cold War dynamics of the time.

Spielberg has continued to explore the idea of alien life in his films, including ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ and his 2005 remake of ‘War of the Worlds’. His latest film, ‘Disclosure Day’, is set to bring in over $90 million globally in its opening weekend and has sparked a national conversation about the possibility of alien life.

A Modern Presentation of Classic Spielberg Ideas

‘Disclosure Day’ showcases a modern presentation of classic Spielberg ideas: we’re not alone, and that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The film asks us to embrace the idea of other intelligent life and imagine how we’d react to it, prompting us to do so with empathy.

Spielberg’s film has been inspired by real-life events, including the government’s declassification of UFO-related files. The film’s storyline was further shaped by congressional hearings calling for the government to be more transparent about UFO sightings.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.