Director Norman Jewison in 2011. Jewison, whose broad range as a filmmaker was reflected in the three movies that earned him Academy Award nominations for best director, has died aged 97. Photograph: Chris Young/The New York Times Born: July 21st, 1926 Died: January 20th, 2024 The director and producer Norman Jewison, who has died aged 97, had a career dedicated for the most part to making films that, while entertaining, included sociopolitical content. His visual flair, especially in the use of colour, spot-on casting and intelligent use of music, enabled him to raise sometimes thin stories into highly watchable films....