AFI honors composer John Williams with Lifetime award (19 images)

Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and J.J. Abrams attend the American Film Institutes' 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on June 9, 2016.

Composer and conductor John Williams arrives for American Film Institutes' 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to Williams at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on June 9, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Directors Steven Spielberg (L) and George Lucas attend American Film Institutes' 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on June 9, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Director J.J. Abrams attends American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on June 9, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Actresses Marlee Matlin, Constance Marie, Katie Leclerc and Vanessa Marano (L-R) attend American Film Institute's 44th Life Achievement Award gala tribute to composer John Williams at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on June 9, 2016. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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