November 13, 2007
Norman Jewison Reflects on Four Decades in Film
Norman Jewison has been a vibrant force in the motion picture industry for four decades, directing and producing some of the most essential films in the American canon. Jewison’s contribution to the world of film is astounding: his extensive, highly diverse filmography includes Moonstruck, Agnes of God, A Soldier’s Story, …And Justice for All, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, The Thomas Crown Affair, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming and The Cincinnati Kid (among still others).
The Canadian native has earned four Oscar nominations over the course of his distinguished career; this year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Jewison’s cinematic masterpiece In the Heat of the Night, which won the 1967 Academy Award for Best Picture.
At the 30th Starz Denver Film Festival, Jewison was presented with the Mayor’s Career Achievement Award in honor of his contributions to the world of cinema. After receiving the award, Jewison took time out to sit down with noted film critic Robert Denerstein. The two chat about Jewison’s start in the industry, the memorable pictures he’s made, and the actors who made those films come to life.
