Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother.
But he soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
Winner of Best Picture and Best Director at the Golden Globes and nominated in seven categories for the 2023 Academy Awards.
“Beguiling ode to a life made by movies ..left me with a floating feeling of happiness.”
“Moving portrait of the celebrated filmmaker”
” It’s charming and it’s funny, a sunny disposition offsetting the sorrow. It’s one big broken heart, but throughout there is vibrancy. Life.“
