He jokingly referred to the production as an expensive form of therapy. Reconstructing his childhood home and seeing actors Paul Dano and Michelle Williams portray his parents was deeply emotional and unsettling. Film Details
Spielberg noted that the project was "hard to get through" because he had spent decades "hiding" from his own story. He previously postponed the film for 20 years to avoid upsetting his parents. He jokingly referred to the production as an
While Spielberg is known for directing terrifying blockbusters like Jaws and Jurassic Park , he found that turning the camera on his own life and family history was his most intimidating subject. He jokingly referred to the production as an