Fabelmans, The Movie Cover

Fabelmans, The

PG-13, 2022, Universal Pictures

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Starring:

Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen

Plot:

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

1

It’ll be our secret

Themes: Encouragement, Mother-Son, Parenting, Passion, Secrets

2

More than a hobby

Themes: Conflict, Father-Son, Passion, Pressure, Priorities

3

Artists struggle to prioritize family over passion, Pt. 1

Themes: Calling, Devotion, Gifting, Passion, Priorities

4

Artists struggle to prioritize family over passion, Pt. 2

Themes: Entertainment, Family Heritage, Mentoring, Passion

5

You want me to act?

Themes: Clueless, Direction, Leadership, Vision, Volunteers

6

Sam the director

Themes: Creativity, Destiny, Emotions, Teamwork, Work Ethic

7

Popular jocks bully new boy for being Jewish

Themes: Bullying, Prejudice, Racism, Teen Issues

8

A handsome Jewish boy

Themes: Confusion, Flirting, Honesty, Jesus, Perspective, Teen Issues

9

Woman falsely believes she can control storm

Themes: Control, Helplessness, Storms of Life

10

Woman watches her mother take her last breaths

Themes: Death

11

Jewish man shows his grief by "sitting shiva"

Themes: Grief

12

Confused teens misunderstand meaning of asking Jesus into heart

Themes: Christianity, Conversion, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Misunderstanding, Salvation

13

Parents tell children they are divorcing

Themes: Adultery, Commitment, Divorce, Marriage, Parent-Child Relationship

14

Sometimes all we can do…is suffer

Themes: Bad News, Suffering

15

Divorcing mother tells son she must "do what her heart says"

Themes: Commitment, Desires, Divorce, Marriage, Self-Centered, Self-Indulgence, Selfishness

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