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Norman Jewison, Filmmaker

1971 49 min
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Toronto-born Norman Jewison first gained prominence producing for Canadian television, then went on to greater success making Hollywood theatrical features. In this film he is seen directing a large international cast and crew in the film version of the musical hit Fiddler on the Roof. Between scenes, Jewison talks freely about many aspects of the film industry and some of his experiences in it. A candid study of a director in action.

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Toronto-born Norman Jewison first gained prominence producing for Canadian television, then went on to greater success making Hollywood theatrical features. In this film he is seen directing a large international cast and crew in the film version of the musical hit Fiddler on the Roof. Between scenes, Jewison talks freely about many aspects of the film industry and some of his experiences in it. A candid study of a director in action.

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  • director
    Douglas Jackson
  • producer
    Douglas Jackson
  • executive producer
    Tom Daly
  • photography
    Eugene Boyko
  • sound
    Ted Haley
  • editing
    Malca Gillson
    Edward Le Lorrain
    Les Halman

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