Tom Needham’s Classic Sounds of Film presents a rare and exclusive conversation with Dr. Steven Greer, offering listeners a compelling deep dive into one of the most provocative subjects in modern documentary filmmaking. Airing on WUSB, the episode explores the ideas, controversies, and intrigue surrounding extraterrestrial contact through an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.

This episode focuses on Greer’s documentary Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind, which examines the possibility that humans can initiate contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. The conversation explores themes of consciousness, communication, and the hidden history of UFO disclosure, while also considering the broader cultural and scientific implications of these claims.

Dr. Greer, also known for his films Sirius and Unacknowledged, has long been a prominent figure in the disclosure movement. In Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind, he presents what he describes as suppressed knowledge, suggesting that ancient spiritual practices may play a role in facilitating human-initiated contact with advanced civilizations. The film features video and photographic material along with interviews from figures including Adam Curry of Princeton’s PEAR Lab, civil rights attorney Daniel Sheehan, and physicist Russell Targ, who was associated with the CIA’s remote viewing program.

Hosted by Tom Needham, The Sounds of Film is a long-running radio show and podcast dedicated to film, music, and culture, featuring in-depth conversations with acclaimed actors, directors, and composers. Past guests have included Billy Joel, Chuck D, Michael Moore, Laurie Anderson, Cornel West, and Carter Burwell, reflecting the show’s wide-ranging conversations with influential voices across film, music, and culture.