Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
Alina Brace can be seen starring as Younger Natalie Fabelman in Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film, The Fabelmans, co-written by Tony Kushner. The film received widespread critical acclaim and won top prize at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it premiered as well as the Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 2023 Golden Globes. Alina started acting in commercials when she was 5 years old and her TV acting debut was in an episode of Netflix's Sweet Magnolias in 2021.