Author of In the Heat of the Night and Feitiço da Lua, the director has collaborated extensively with the film industry.
Known for his vast contributions to the film industry, director Norman Jewison He died last Saturday (20th), aged 97, at his home. The confirmation took place on Monday afternoon.
Nominated seven times for an Oscar, the director was known for his versatility behind the camera seen in several projects, such as directing the racial drama In the heat of the nightin the thriller Crown the Magnificentin the musical A violinist on the roof and romantic comedy Magic filter. For his contributions, he received the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999.
Throughout his career, he not only had a major share in the awards, but was known for getting great performances from his diverse casts. 12 of his actors have been nominated for an Oscar, with five feature films up for best picture. Among many genres, he flirted with different aspects of social injustice.
Born in July 1926 in Toronto, Canada, the director began working at a young age with musical television specials. He witnessed an episode of racism and segregation that remained imprinted in his mind. Years later, he directed some dramas involving the theme, such as The story of a soldier AND Hurricane – The hurricane.
During his early years working in the audiovisual industry, Norman wrote, directed and produced several television programs…
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