The Fabelmans
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- contribution by Kushner
- In Tony Kushner

…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)…
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- discussed in biography
- In Steven Spielberg: The 2010s and beyond

…2022 Spielberg released the semi-autobiographical The Fabelmans, which was inspired by his own family. The dramedy centers 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…
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- score by Williams
- In John Williams: From jazz pianist to film composer

…Lincoln (2012), the coming-of-age drama The Fabelmans (2022), and many more.
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- Rogen
- In Seth Rogen: Later credits: Steve Jobs, Sausage Party, and The Studio

…had a supporting role in The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical drama. He then lent his voice to several animated films, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), and Mufasa: The Lion King (2024). Rogen later starred as a Hollywood executive in The Studio
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- Williams
- In Michelle Williams

…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.
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