Overview
- Francis Ford Coppola received the American Film Institute’s 50th Life Achievement Award, its highest honor, at a gala in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025.
- Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented the award, praising Coppola’s fearless creativity and influence on generations of filmmakers.
- Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, stars of Coppola’s iconic 'The Godfather' series, expressed gratitude for his pivotal role in shaping their careers.
- Coppola’s celebrated filmography includes 'The Godfather' trilogy, 'Apocalypse Now,' 'The Conversation,' and 'Bram Stoker’s Dracula.'
- A televised special of the event, 'The 50th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Francis Ford Coppola,' will air on TNT and TCM in the coming weeks.