: As the family moves from New Jersey to Arizona and later California, Sammy's passion for filmmaking grows into a serious pursuit.
: In California, Sammy faces antisemitic bullying at school while grappling with his parents' impending divorce. Fabelmanowie
: While editing home movie footage of a family camping trip, Sammy discovers a hidden affair between his mother, Mitzi, and his father's best friend, Bennie. : As the family moves from New Jersey
: Young Sammy is mesmerized by a train crash in his first film, The Greatest Show on Earth . To manage his fear and fascination, he begins recreating the scene using his father's 8mm camera. : Young Sammy is mesmerized by a train
: The film ends with Sammy starting his career in Hollywood, featuring a famous meeting with legendary director John Ford (played by David Lynch). The Fabelmans Beat Sheet Analysis | Save the Cat!®
The story spans roughly 15 years, from 1952 to the mid-1960s.