Universal Tried To Make A Big Change To Schindler's List, But Steven Spielberg Refused 1993 was a year of change for filmmaker Steven Spielberg. On June 11, the director's dinosaur thriller "Jurassic Park" was released, making huge amounts of money and, eventually, becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of the decade. On December 15, the director's soul-rattling Holocaust drama "Schindler's List" was released, inviting a wave of praise and astonishment from audiences. It went on to win seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Up until June of 1993, Spielberg was perhaps best known for his action blockbusters and adventure films...