Few directors manage to leave a mark on the history of cinema like Norman Jewison managed to. Through his work on films like In the Heat of the Night, …And Justice For All and Moonstruck, he managed to make audiences laugh, cry, gasp and think. Sadly, Jewison passed away on January 20 at the age of 97. Since news of the celebrated filmmaker's death broke, fans and various people within the entertainment industry have been sharing their recollections of him. One of the many people to do so was Shawn Levy, director of the upcoming Deadpool 3, who shared some sweet words in honor of Jewison.
Like so many of us, Shawn Levy is a great admirer of cinema and has respect for various filmmakers that have come before him. That definitely seems to be the case when it comes to Norman Jewison. Levy took to Instagram to share his tribute to the A Soldier’s Story helmer. While reflecting on his impact, Levy recalled the experience of receiving an award that’s named for the late director:
