Francis Ford Coppola, one of cinema's most influential auteurs, was honored with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award on Saturday at a star-studded gala at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Seated alongside Steven Spielberg,

As Francis Ford Coppola received AFI's 50th Life Achievement Award, Adam Driver praised his fearless approach to cinema.

A trio of directing legends will share the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas set to present Francis Ford Coppola with the 50th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award.