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"Legendary Filmmaker Norman Jewison Passes Away at 97"

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Source: The New York Times
"Legendary Filmmaker Norman Jewison Passes Away at 97"
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Norman Jewison, the acclaimed filmmaker known for spanning genres from dramas to comedies and musicals, has passed away at the age of 97. He was best known for socially conscious films like "In the Heat of the Night," which addressed racial tensions in the American South. Despite not winning an Oscar for directing, his films and the actors in them earned many Oscars and 46 nominations.

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  4. Norman Jewison Dies: ‘Fiddler On The Roof,’ ‘Moonstruck’ & ‘In The Heat Of The Night’ Director Was 97  Deadline
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