Research abstract

Steven Spielberg and Roald Dahl in BFG

Steven Spielberg and the central character from BFG understand loneliness. Spielberg struggled with dyslexia at a young age that allowed him to connect with the main character in his newest film. If you can relate, check out this article for more information. By Steven Spielberg

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Many were not aware that the award winning author and movie producer Steven Spielberg suffered with dyslexia and he has been speaking more about it now when asked about it in interviews. Steven brought Roald Dahl to BFG and everyone was thrilled. It is suspected that Roald Dahl also suffered with dyslexia as a child from what one of his grammar school teachers noted.

“Spielberg has ‘come out’ about his dyslexia (see below) and he seems to be discussing it more and more when the topic comes up in interviews”.

The BFG was Steven Spielberg’s first Disney film and he was very excited to do it. He looked up to Walt Disney and enjoyed watching his films as a child. Some of his favorites include Dumbo, Snow White, and Cinderella. Steven also found it quite easy to relate to the story for it has a lot of the way he grew up in it as well. So it you haven’t checked out this awesome movie by and awesome producer make sure you check it out soon.

Key takeaways

  1. Steven Spielberg adapted Roald Dahl’s book, BFG, for the silver screen.
  2. Steven Spielberg struggled with isolation as a child due to his dyslexia.
  3. Spielberg gives credit to Walt Disney for working with light and dark aspects of life in his movies.

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