chess or whatever that game was, sitting in the cockpit. all of that. i mean, you know, it's like going back to your old school. >> the film is about to be shown to the world effectively. how are you feelings? >> i'm feeling relief. i wasn't feeling excitement because typely the fans get to see the film. it belongs to them, after all. >> i think that's what this films instill in us. they fire up our imaginations p they work their way into our dreams. they make us laugh. they make us cry. but they give us hope. >> reporter: according to director abrams in addition to the excitement, there's also a little bit of nerves. >> this is the moment though that directors live for, the unveiling of the film, the sharing of it with an audience. does it come with any nerves for you? >> of course. there are nerves. just going into the editing room working with an editor. there are certainly nerves showing the movie to a thousand plus people tonight. but i feel like -- i feel very