Gibson directed Garfield in 2016’s “Hacksaw Ridge.”

Andrew GarfieldsupportsMel Gibson, the director of his 2016 movieHacksaw Ridge.

“And thank God.

Andrew Garfield and Mel Gibson worked together on ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

Andrew Garfield and Mel Gibson worked together on ‘Hacksaw Ridge’.Karwai Tang/WireImage; VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty

Because he’s an amazing filmmaker, and I think he deserves to make films.

He deserves to tell stories, because he has a very, very big, compassionate heart.”

“I learned that people can heal.

I learned that people can change, that people can get help.

I learned that everyone deserves respect.

And that people deserve second chances, third chances, fourth chances.

That none of us are infallible.”

Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, and Teresa Palmer costarred.

He knew when it was right and he knew when it wasn’t right.

And I just really trusted him.

And he’s a visceral storyteller so he can feel…

He’s like he can’t help but feel everything.

He’s a real empathetic guy."

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