The Fabelmans

…Eric Roth), Lincoln (2012), and The Fabelmans (2022; cowritten with Spielberg), all of which earned Kushner Academy Award nominations. He also wrote the script for Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story (2021). In addition, Kushner authored the children’s book Brundibar (2003; illustrated by Maurice Sendak) and coedited (with Alisa Solomon)…

…2022 Spielberg released the semi-autobiographical The Fabelmans, which was inspired by his own family. The dramedy centres on an aspiring filmmaker named Sammy, who is encouraged by his free-spirited mother (Michelle Williams) but whose father (Paul Dano), a gifted computer engineer, is not as supportive. While Sammy becomes immersed in…

…year she also starred in The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical film about an aspiring filmmaker. Williams earned praise—and an Oscar nomination for best actress—for her performance as the vibrant and supportive mother.