: Spielberg has stated that the imagery in the film is not metaphorical but is directly inspired by his literal memories of growing up in New Jersey , Arizona , and California .
: A common image shows Sammy walking away from a film lot toward illuminated film strips. It symbolizes his transition from a boy observing life to a man creating it on the big screen. Symbolic Themes The Fabelmans image
The Fabelmans : Spielberg's Most Intimate Pic Turned to Gold : Spielberg has stated that the imagery in
: The poster features film reels containing scenes of Sammy’s life: his mother dancing, a monkey on his father’s shoulder, and various family portraits. This illustrates how his personal history became the "raw footage" for his career. a monkey on his father’s shoulder