: Bennie Loewy, Burt’s best friend and a surrogate uncle to the family.

: In Northern California, Sammy faces antisemitic bullying at school and a complex romance with a devoutly Christian girl. He ultimately pursues his passion for cinema, leading to a pivotal meeting with legendary director John Ford in Hollywood. Main Cast

: Sammy Fabelman, the aspiring young filmmaker based on Steven Spielberg.

: The film begins in 1952 with Sammy's parents, Mitzi and Burt, taking him to see his first movie, The Greatest Show on Earth . Mesmerized by a train crash scene, Sammy begins recreating cinematic moments with his father’s 8mm camera.