Andrew Garfieldlearned a lot fromMel Gibsonon the set of 2016sHacksaw Ridgeand says the filmmaker should continue making films.

I learned a lot, actually.

I learned that people can heal.

Andrew Garfield and Mel Gibson

Andrew Garfield and Mel GibsonMike Marsland / WireImage / Amanda Edwards / Getty Images

I learned that people can change, that people can get help, Garfield said about working with Gibson.

I learned that everyone deserves respect.

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

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That none of us are infallible.

Because hes 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.

He knew when it was right and he knew when it wasnt right.

And I just really trusted him, Garfield continued.

And hes a visceral storyteller so he can feel… Hes like he cant help but feel everything.

Hes a real empathetic guy.