Norman Jewison, the versatile Canadian-born director known for films ranging from Doris Day comedies to social dramas like “In the Heat of the Night,” has passed away at the age of 97.
Jewison, a three-time Oscar nominee, received the Academy Award for lifetime achievement in 1999.
Throughout his career, he combined entertainment with films tackling racism and injustice, drawing from his personal experiences.
His notable works include “Moonstruck,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and the Oscar-winning “In the Heat of the Night.”
Jewison’s impact on cinema is remembered with both acclaim and a sense of not fully being embraced by the establishment.