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

Child makes complex movies with sisters

Themes: Childhood, Creativity, Gifting, Mother-Son, Raising Children

3

More than a hobby

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

4

Artists struggle to prioritize family over passion

Themes: Calling, Devotion, Gifting, Passion, Priorities

5

A handsome Jewish boy

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

6

Teen shares fun, intimate film with school

Themes: Creativity, Exposed, Gender Roles, Influence, Teen Issues

7

Popular jocks bully new boy for being Jewish

Themes: Bullying, Prejudice, Racism, Teen Issues

8

Woman falsely believes she can control storm

Themes: Control, Helplessness, Storms of Life

9

Woman watches her mother take her last breaths

Themes: Death

10

Jewish man shows his grief by "sitting shiva"

Themes: Grief

11

Confused teens misunderstand meaning of asking Jesus into heart

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

12

Parents tell children they are divorcing

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

13

Sometimes all we can do…is suffer

Themes: Bad News, Suffering

14

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

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

Please sign in to view this content