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This year, Steven Spielberg will present the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award to his longtime collaborator, composer John Williams. This is the first time in the history of the American Film Institute that the award will go to a composer.
Williams’ career will be celebrated at a private Gala Tribute on June 9, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The televised special, AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS, will air on TNT on June 15 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/ PT), followed by an encore presentation on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on September 12 during a night of programming dedicated to John Williams.
The September 12 TCM lineup, including presentations of AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS and the 2011 special AFI’S MASTER CLASS: THE ART OF COLLABORATION – STEVEN SPIELBERG AND JOHN WILLIAMS, will be as follows:
- 8:00 p.m. – AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS
- 10:15 p.m. – JAWS (1975)
- 12:30 A.M. – AFI’S MASTER CLASS: THE ART OF COLLABORATION – STEVEN SPIELBERG AND JOHN WILLIAMS (2011)
- 1:30 a.m. – AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS
- 2:45 a.m. – THE COWBOYS (1972)
- 5:15 a.m. – GOODBYE MR. CHIPS (1969)
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johan Vandewoestijne
Congratulations to Mr. Williams. This was not a second to soon.
Anne Warburton
Hats off to John Williams and his staggering contribution to cinema!
Jason P. Seymour
He really is very inspirational and gifted at his craft of music, and should get it all because we listen to his mater work of his life all the time. He needs to keep teaching his talent and maybe there might be more like him some day to!. God bless him and his family . Jason Paul Seymour , Seaside, Oregon
American Directory
We would give our standing ovation anytime to Mr.John Williams for great contribution to cinema!
Una Feltner
Will the John Williams AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony be available for purchase on DVD?