This beautiful film narrates the story of Steven Spielberg's youth and, more specifically, how his passion for cinema blossomed and became a profession.

In the same way as in anybody's life, Spielberg's (in the film Sam) passions and life chouces are deeply linked to his upbringing and to his relationship with his parents.

He was born and raised in a family of well educated Jewish immigrants, his father was an engineer, whereas his mother was a musician, a stunning artistic figure, torn by her drive to follow her own passions. Sam's mother is played stunning Michelle Williams, who plays a character lost in time, divided by reason and desires, and ultimately following the latter. There is something mystique and mysterious about her, every movement she makes is a piece of art... The photography and soundrack are really good and help make this film a must - watch!