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Michael Schultz (born November 10, 1938) is an American director and producer of theater, film and television.
Sep 1, 2022 · Michael Schultz Broke the Mold for Black Directors. He’s Not Done Yet. At 83, the filmmaker behind “Cooley High” and “Car Wash” may be the longest-working Black director in history. His own story...
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Michael Schultz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Cooley High (1975), Car Wash (1976) and Krush Groove (1985). He has been married to Lauren Jones since 6 December 1965.
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Schultz' earliest film projects combined low comedy with profound social comment (Honeybaby, Honeybaby and Cooley High), reaching a peak with the ensemble comedy Car Wash (1976) and Which Way Is Up? (1977), starring Richard Pryor.
Sep 30, 2021 · To minimize the career of Michael Schultz is much more than an oversight. It is an erasure of a remarkably accomplished director whose impact can be seen throughout the past half century. Among other contributions, Schultz laid the foundation for the Black director boom of the late 1980s and 1990s.
Oct 16, 2020 · Cooley High director Michael Schultz will be honored October 24 by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center as part of its 26th annual African American Film Marketplace and the S.E....
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Jun 7, 2022 · The movies of Michael Schultz, like “Cooley High,” “Car Wash,” and “Krush Groove” have given joy, drama and great jams to millions around the world. The Milwaukee native was one of the first and most successful directors in Hollywood to bring the lives of Black Americans to the forefront of his films. Andy Turner recently talked to ...
