A Young Steven Spielberg’s Camera Lens Revealed a Hard Truth He Couldn’t See with His Own Eyes

Steven Spielberg describes the “affair of the heart” that he observed through a camera lens as a young man, and how he mined that family drama for the plot of his semi-autobiographical film, “The Fabelmans.” Stick around for more with Steven Spielberg and check out his latest Oscar-nominated masterpiece in theaters and streaming now.
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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Louis Cato and “THE LATE SHOW band,” the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Sept. 8, 2015.

[@caryhowitson4612]

you are such a professional interviewer. You would never see this type of interview on Jimmy Fallon. He is more of a game show host. Stephen Colbert is a classy, smart, polite man. Keep up the good work.

[@thedivachannel3790]

Fallon's interview style is always like a skit on SNL. Even his facial reactions and hand gestures are overacting. Kimmel on the other hand is like a sleepy uncle with often shallow questions which feels like a waste of time especially when the celebrity guests are smart (like Cate Blanchett). What's lovable about Colbert is his obvious genuine fascination for all his guests. He acts like a fan...not a star. And audiences nowadays can sense authenticity.

[@niamhcxx4105]

Love him for his wit and smartness.

[@dark_neverland]

​@@thedivachannel3790 well said. Even the same things colbert & kimmel nerd about, both approach very differently & colbert is just more engaging

[@TommyMissus]

Yes and Steven jokes too, but it's slim and surrounded by seriousness so it's a perfect balance

[@cynicalPixels]

...yeah check out his interview skills, when talking to the 'Rignz-O-Powa' show-runners lol

[@RedRoadWoman7]

I'm really impressed by Stephen's thoughtful and insightful questions for Mr. Spielberg.

[@knightspearhead5718]

This is a casual interview when hes not with friends and is with someone he admires

[@stelmarireyes2144]

Hi Lynn,i agree,i think he's a great interviewer, capable of both humor and insight ❤️😊

[@stelmarireyes2144]

Would love to see Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, John Stewart and Neil Degrass discuss current events for half an hr

[@grumpybear42]

Meh. I think he went fishing for that political angle. And while we need him to keep barking up that tree, , sometimes we need a break to listen to a rare interview. We could have learned any number of things from this guys storied life, but we had to waste a little time on the campaign.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

he has good writers, certainly

[@seanfralick6231]

This man has produced so many iconic films of the last 50 years. His list is jaw dropping.

[@joycediggs4617]

"Jaws" dropping

[@ermelinda2223]

I’m not sure if that was an unintended pun but well done

[@henryivan6858]

I love most talk shows but I can tell that Stephen Colbert has a love for movies, it shows and makes his interviews more interesting.

[@kalwallingford7039]

JIDF patrol. No one loves this

[@bukkaharshvardhan]

Stephen never fails to amaze me when he talks in a way that informs while also sensitizes. Listening to you is good for the mind as well as the heart.

[@shorerocks]

One of the greatest. My wife and I were invited to a special pre-screening of Schindlers Liste. After the film, we just went home, while most others (I presume) just headed for the champagne and snacks. We weren't able to do that. That film went so deep. Cheers from Germany!

[@brainmachine235]

After the film I ran to the bathroom in the movie theatre and cried for 20 minutes. I would still be there but my guy friend finally came into the ladies room and yanked me out. Now consider the ugly anti Semitic activities that have sprung up since T___p’s administration and fired up thx to people like Kanye West - just a few days ago numerous groups celebrated Hate Day - and we’re back to 1939.

[@topcat4807]

Steven Spielberg is amazing. I have tremendous respect for him and his team, because I wrote a fan letter to him, and to my surprise his team wrote me back a personal letter and sent it in a first class FEDEX express envelope. I framed it and even sent a thank you note back.

[@scbtripwire]

Aw, when Spielberg talks about bursting into tears at the sight of his "mother" and "father," that really touched me, poor guy. 😞

[@susannuccio7637]

What a lovely intelligent conversation. I could listen to these two for hours.

[@willmoore8708]

Watching this, I realize that I'm seeing two geniuses in conversation. Each a master in their craft. I've seen many interviews with Spielberg and Colbert delivered the most engaging, thoughtful and penetrating I've ever seen. I've always been a fan of Colbert, but this just blew my mind.

[@tytn9978]

I truly like Colbert; he is a master at conversation, and I tend to leave with the feeling I now know something about the person Colbert interviewed! He has a gift for that.

[@eringalvin932]

Great to see Colbert's range of talent. He's a great comedian as well as a solid interviewer. 👏

[@vmcurry1]

Colbert is an exceptional interviewer. No soft ball questions. He goes...there, wherever it is.

[@heel5721]

he didn't ask about heather o'rourke

[@PADS62]

I agree... And the heart breaking answers from Spielberg. 💔 He's been through a lot it seems, but has grown into a Fantastic director and story teller, not to mention a warm human being. ❤️💞 Thats MHO 🥰

[@LouMires]

Love Steven! This interview is a gift. Thank you!

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Canadian film director Atom Egoyan used this exact technique in 1993’s Calendar where he watched the collapse of his marriage through a lens. Two terrific films.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@MrWansty]

great interview but PLEASE number these segments so we can watch them in order would it be so hard ?

[@umair111]

Or even have the option to watch the full interview in one video

[@MrWansty]

@@umair111 yes thet would be prefered but i think they're playing the money game /multiple segments = multiple hits ,maybe i'm being too cynical !

[@umair111]

@@MrWansty You're probably right

[@cleverusername9369]

Stephen once again flexing his phenomenal interviewing muscles. For a man known first as a comedian, the guy seriously has some skills

[@FayePini]

Colbert's insightful questions paired with Speilbergs honesty about his life make for a riveting interview.

[@susanrosegale6646]

Stephen - LOVE THESE off site interviews!! Bravo!!!

[@israelcm7246]

Very brave of him to include his mother's affair in the movie. Not an easy thing to do.

[@itsmeprasad1987]

Really good movie

[@tg072185]

ummm brave???? Ok

[@k.i.7955]

Oh well.... truth is best frm Mr Spielberg himself, then frm some Dumbo. Who will say a load of crapp, just for cash! GB!!

[@thereisnospace]

@@tg072185 yes there is a lot of trauma involved. its dirty laundry, its a family secret but if you make an autobiographical movie you cannot just whitewash trauma out of it. its a integral part on how humans get shaped. it takes some courage to talk about it let alone show it in a movie. im sure you also had trauma in your life that shaped you. maybe you are aware of it may be you are not but most people would keep these types of things secret.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

pretty easy if she isnt around to complain.

[@nicholasdicosola9169]

TY, this is so great to just talk & hang out with Spielberg.

[@byroniasmaximus924]

Spielberg and Anne are right. Most of my life i have met good people. Its the bad apples that ruin it for everyone else.

[@kathrynmoll86]

After ET's good-bye to Elliot, I never thought Mr. Spielberg would bring me to tears, but here he is doing it again! All I had to do was imagine his mom and dad before him prior to filming this story. Brilliance! Coming from an emotional heart!

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

I love the big interviews you do. I don't remember what the last one was, but this is a good jam for you. You are informed, empathetic, a great interviewer, and you know a lot of interesting people.

[@brcshephard]

The Fableman’s really struck a chord with me. My parents have been divorced since I was three, not for the same reasons as Stevens parents, but you really see through the lens of the character that imitates Stephens childhood. If you or anybody you know has grown up in that life, take them to see the Fableman’s because it is a very aspiring film

[@ermelinda2223]

Wow yea that’s a good thought right there

[@johnnyw525]

The Fabelmans was my favourite film of 2022. It just blew me away. I almost can't even talk about it. It captured something so deep and personal that I want to keep it to myself.

[@jaynasheats4895]

I have to make a script of this whole interview. Spielberg is a national treasure. And thank you, Stephen.

[@dmil843]

They cry out in pain as they strike you.

[@reinemarais3937]

Brilliant interview. Thank you to both of you. I note with interest that you are both Steven/Stephen, however you spell it. Was a privilege to watch this.

[@mikeymike2256]

Keep your children away from those two though!

[@reinemarais3937]

@@mikeymike2256 Why? Please provide proof.

[@mikeymike2256]

@@reinemarais3937 Proof is on Epstein's list. Colbert has been exposed as the pedophile he is. No justice on that one.

[@reinemarais3937]

@@mikeymike2256 Then publish your proof so that all of us can see that Stephen Colbert is a paedophile. Then stand him up in court. Otherwise, what you say is hogwash.

[@mikeymike2256]

@@reinemarais3937 Well good luck with that. But hey, why don't you ask the proof to the fbi. Why don't you ask them to do their job? You keep on salivating in front of these pedos while they salivate on your children. Look into Heather O'Rourke's death.

[@FPInvention]

Didn't used to like Colbert but really warming up to him, I especially like this interview style of him. Respect shows through to his guest.

[@JohnnyJay881]

Stephen Speilberg AND John Williams?!?! Epic.

[@alohadave13]

Stephen Colbert is not only one of the funniest and best comedians on TV but also one of the best interviewers that I have ever seen in my 70+ years.

[@StaticBlaster]

Steven Spielberg should direct a western movie. Although he produced True Grit, which was directed by the Coen Brothers, it would be great to see him take on the challenge of directing a western himself. This would complete his repertoire of directing movies in all major genres.

[@joshhanna7047]

I’m great full for having Mr Spielberg during my lifetime. ❤.

[@susanforrest128]

Colbert is the best interviewer since forever and this interview needs to be rerun daily until the US is back on its democratic feet!

[@mandcbruce]

Yes, Spielberg is brilliant at the craft of filmmaking, but it is his goodness and his empathy that make him memorable. Mentor and mensch to many in Hollywood, he was the first person who cared about Drew Barrymore and helped Quentin Tarantino keep things in perspective when Pulp Fiction was up against Forrest Gump for Best Picture. Great artist and even better human being.

[@ManaBDew]

So brilliant how he pulled all his events in life together with dawning ease of understanding. Forgiveness!? Wow 🤩 yes

[@kennethlui2268]

Great interview. Regarding Fabelmans, my heart almost stopped during that scene when he discovered his mom having an affair with his dad's best friend through the film. That was brilliant. I had to rewind and watch that a few times to sink it all in. Very emotional. Spielberg is a master of film making.

[@patrickkenney4756]

"STEPHEN SPIELBERG IS A GENUINE HUMAN BEING!"

[@Author_Alyssa_Taylor]

An eloquent speaker who doesn't take the time to have his jeans shortened! What a great guy!

[@nightowl6260]

For most interviews the interviewee is just a sidekick to the bombastic persona of the interviewer. Colbert has questions that are coherent, moving and that allow Spielberg to come forth so we may see him authentically. I am grateful to both.

[@10-AMPM-01]

I woke up this morning around 5:13 AM. I had a dream I was in Iraq again; this time with my cameras. The first music I listened to was Wu-Tang Clan; a group I rarely listen to. This is the first KZbin video of my day. I am struck with emotion at 4:15. Seeing the truth from photos, film... Stored reality and truth. I've seen so many lies and secrets through my lenses. I've also seen incredible beauty and courage. Only God and the dead have time to appreciate each and every frame of life. For us, the living, our run time is always too short. Our lives are bare summaries of this glorious experience. Thank the crew, the few trustees: Mr. Spielberg and Mr. Colbert. This is a life made beautiful from the courage of those who lived before me.

[@Sarah-ht7cs]

Oh my! Reading your words, my my eyes are filled with tears of hope and bright sorrow. If you have a book or blog, I would definitely love to read it.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

you volunteered. hilarious.

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

"Only God and the Dead have Time to appreciate each and every frame of Life" a profound Truth! This one who has held a lens hears & Honors your sacrifice. Pray you find Peace withIn. May more consider what happens between the dash & strive to be a worthy Ancestor. 👣📸💜🌎

[@thatfield977]

I love you Stephen, and I love Stephen. I've met neither of you. No stalker vibes intended; just pure appreciation

[@mayaschroder3766]

You are not only a great comedic entertainer and interviewer who is both intelligent and articulate but in my opinion as great as the greatest of those you have interviewed. I hope thatwe will have many more years of you on a daily basis. Thank you for your service in making late night entertaining and informative.

[@lynnturman8157]

Saw the Fabelman's today & it's probably my favorite Steven Spielberg movie. Especially loved the classical piano in it. It reminded me of some of the moments in Five Easy Pieces.

[@PranavRajagopal]

I loved Fablemans. Incredible.

[@WilliamJames48]

They have such great chemistry.

[@stephenmorton8017]

excellent interview. the methodology of artistry is always compelling.

[@robvangessel3766]

FABELMANS is the first film by Spielberg I've wanted to see in a long, LONG time. I trust, unlike so many of his serious films, this one won't end with everyone hugging and crying.

[@rjpittman4510]

I very much appreciate Stephen's thoughtfulness in this piece. He is a comedian but more than. He knows when subjects don't deserve laughs. Some topics deserve the deep discussion. Steven is also fantastic in this piece because he is clearly speaking his full truth. Possibly the best interview I have seen from Colbert

[@scottbarkley496]

Minority Report = MASTERPIECE

[@lisa6894]

The best interview ever! Thank you!

[@saraeastman40]

Hoping he can make The Bee Gees biopic soon

[@tomfrantz]

Awesome interview. Such a touching moment when he discovers the "Affair of the heart" Great interview and great point about, "One of the best communicators in the world.

[@asrexproductions]

I've known for a long time now that most of us have family trauma, but as a fan it never occurred to me that Spielberg did too.

[@kesava]

what a great interview!

[@MajorCockbern]

Great video: I was in a beautiful marriage before my now ex wife left me, i still love her and most times I cant stop thinking about her, i am doing my very best to get rid of the thought of her, but i just cant, i love her so much, i don't know why i am bring this here for, i cant stop thinking about her.

[@daviemanuel688]

its always difficult to let go of someone you love, i was in a similar situation my wife for 12 years left me, i couldnt just let her go i did all i could to get her back, i had to seek the help of a spiritual adviser who helped me bring her back

[@MajorCockbern]

@@daviemanuel688 wow, how did you get a spiritual adviser, and how do i reach her?

[@daviemanuel688]

@@MajorCockbern Her name is Victoria Dora white, and she is a great spiritual adviser who can bring back your ex.

[@MajorCockbern]

@@daviemanuel688 Thank you for this valuable information,i just looked her up now online. impressive

[@prnbob2781]

That was a great interview!🤩

[@behnoosh282]

Best interview ever 😭

[@AnyoneCanSee]

It's a great movie and it really reminds me of Italian cinema. They make movies about normal families and have made several like this written about the lives of the director themselves. Sometimes they deviate a little from reality rather than tell a straight narrative as when we look back on life it is disjointed like a dream. Paolo Sorrentino made a film about his younger life as he lost both his parents at 167 in a terrible accident and it devastated his youth but contributed to him becoming the great director he is today. Fellini made movies about his own youth with surreal elements. It's nice to see an American great trying to tell a more personal story. Sadly it has failed at the box office so I guess it will b more comic book heroes punching other comic book heroes in the face for the next ten years.

[@sspacegghost]

ive notice the same with writing, im terrible at proofing my own work, but stick it into a different app, a different bit of software so it appears new to my eye - and i can proof it no issue like i do other peoples work.

[@laurenfeinman723]

Outstanding interview

[@isnoo1]

OMG what an amazing interview!!!!!!! Truly amazing! Now back to try and find the John Williams one with them both.......

[@uradragon]

enlightening... good interview. thanks

[@seanfralick6231]

It was the right time for The Fabelman's. Steven needed to do this at this point in time while he was still young enough to say it and express his views of divorce and living through it.

[@Rockblue01]

7:59 good formulation

[@andreac3362]

There really should be an uncut version released.

[@theodorherzl4695]

Spielberg's relatives don't like uncut things.

[@willpoweramv]

​@@theodorherzl4695 lol

[@MrCityslickerktm]

Late Show VIP pass to anyone who can click on all four Spielberg videos - in order - on the first try.

[@garygray3834]

Fantastic

[@tr7b410]

I found it interesting that in the first minutes of A.I the narrator explains sea level rise impacting the great coastal cities.The movie was released in 2001.Speilberg is in the loop on many levels.

[@christophersantiago6845]

I mean, that was the whole point of Waterworld in 1995.

[@tr7b410]

@@christophersantiago6845 Good 👉 👈 point.

[@calisto2735]

Mate, the scientists know about the effects of global warming since the 1950s. The first more widely accepted publications on the matter are from the 1970s. So... The film is amazing, but not because of that 🙂

[@tr7b410]

@Calisto Your missing the point.A.I. Close Encounters indicate Speilberg has some insider information about some very profound issues. Jackie Gleason was taken to an Air Force base in Florida by Richard Nixon & shown alien bodies. For some intell on that subject checkout the Russian skinny Bob video.These are the Emerthers.They left the E.T warning cropcircle in Crabwood England circa 2002.The pictograph shows the species from Orion-3 stars in the background. Than checkout the UFO over Turkey replete with occupants circa 2004-2009 which shows the bad E.TS from Zeta Recticuli who had abducted Betty and Barney Hill in 1961.Indeed the drawing Barney Hill provided of their spacecraft is spot on with the UFO over Turkey. Finally checkout Abductee Stan Romaneks photos of his hybrid alien daughter and a robotic biological creature who is programmed for abduction scenario,s is convincing evidence of this phenomenon.

[@tomsouzas]

I've just watched Fabelmans yesterday, and it's a wonderful movie and family history. The discovery of Sam's mother's affair through an 8mm movie it's astonishing.

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

It's taken 70+ years and people have forgotten what the world went through in WWII ....my parents lived through the war and taught us to never forget ....

[@theodorherzl4695]

Schindler's Ark is a fictional book.

[@mikeymike2256]

And yet you took your inoculation I bet! LMAO!

[@vincentvanmeow]

Trust me, we haven’t forgotten. We’ll never forget, and his spirit will rise from the grave.

[@StaticBlaster]

He's even directed a romance movie, "Always" as well as a musical "west side story."

[@GalZiv]

its about time somebody will ask him anew question in more different angle approach to the subjects. thanks

[@maniaulakh5696]

Its strange he says that it wasn't publicly expressed. I learned about it from an interview he did a while back (he's one of my heroes, I watch everything Speilberg related). Maybe he forgot? Remember he said he use to blame his dad until he learned the truth.

[@Elwaves2925]

I don't believe he meant it had never been mentioned, he meant that it wasn't widely talked about and the details of it weren't publically known.

[@andremarc1275]

Spielberg my favorite of all time : Jurassic Park, E.T., Jaws, Hook and Back to the Future WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theodorherzl4695]

They'll tell you what happpened to them but never why.

[@salmanghani5972]

He's a good journalist

[@calvin013]

Good work Stephen. Nicely done. I do not waver much in front of anyone.... I would have been noticeably nervous with Spielberg. Great composure on your part and you handled him beautifully.

[@garrybrown3165]

Profound.

[@Oppies2]

What an amazing interview!

[@ArthurKnight1899]

to convert his childhood trauma of parents separating into the list of movies he made might just make him the poster child for greatest divorce kids ever!

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

The movie overall was just OK, but that scene had me on the edge of my seat. It's the best scene I saw all year.

[@johnnyw525]

The high-scores on that Star Wars machine look absolutely insane.

[@heynowls3058]

The Fableman’s was my fav movie of the year. Spielberg’s best story telling. What an ending! Wow.

[@roryfaughnan6819]

What a visionary 🙂

[@pearljammm4093]

In most people there is good… I believe that too

[@sharonmassey2923]

Hey, Colbert people, when you break up interviews to post, it would be helpful if you numbered the parts. Thanks. I shall now go looking for the beginning of this.

[@lisathornhill6401]

Lovely.

[@ellenpearce6257]

I felt that way about being half German, with my German name in third grade

[@nicholasdicosola9169]

Good vs evil, we are currently living through the proverbial quandary.

[@amandad6513]

Such an incredible interview ❤

[@LuckyDogProductions]

I am SOOOOOO jealous, my Friend DAN COOK was the AUDIO OP on this shoot. He got to meet 2 of my life long heroes, John Williams who taught me the power of music in movies and Steven Spielberg who taught me the power of the Story telling with the camera. AND Steven Colbert who taught me to let it ALL hang out for the bit.

[@channel14news15]

cringe

[@rdgist]

Glad that Colbert discussed the rise public antisemitism with Spielberg. Thoughtful exchange!

[@krisfrederick5001]

Watch "Ever Again." It's not a Spielberg film, but it needs to be seen. I'm sure he would agree.

[@damongold]

Just an FYI, it snows in the deserts in arizona every winter. 😂😂

[@craigjgomez]

Stephen Colbert, thank you for this excellent interview.

[@karenk3593]

Awesome interview, Stephen.

[@Dennis-pk7rv]

Please please please let the next film Steven Spielberg makes be the story of Anne Frank because there's only one Man that can tell her story like no other, and with John Williams doing the music score how can it fail,so hopefully they will ,big thank you for your interview ❤😊

[@R.A.A.]

2:23 Tick Tick Tick... 🎹

[@rehustler]

Best interview of the year so far. Thanks, Stephen and Steven! 🙂(And John!)