His films include 'Moonstruck,' 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Fiddler on the Roof'
Jewison passed away peacefully at his home
His movies received 46 Academy Award nominations and won 12 Oscars
He received a lifetime achievement Oscar in 1999
[Norman Jewison, Director]
"You have to survive, first of all. And that's not easy for a film director. We take a lot of punches. But I'm really excited about tonight because it's a recognition by my peers. And that makes me a happy man. And I think, outside of feeling a little old, it energizes you."
The Canadian director was an unabashed liberal
who took part in 1960s civil rights marches
