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Michael Schultz (born November 10, 1938) is an American director and producer of theater, film and television.
Michael Schultz is a film and TV director and producer, known for Cooley High, Car Wash, Krush Groove and The Last Dragon. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and has been married to Lauren Jones since 1965.
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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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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.
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.
Sep 30, 2021 · Michael Schultz was a prolific and influential African American director who made 14 features from 1972 to 2004. He paved the way for Spike Lee and John Singleton with his films Cooley High and Car Wash, but his legacy is often overlooked.
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Nov 13, 2014 · Michael Schultz, the legendary Tony-nominated and award-winning director of stage and screen, best known for his groundbreaking, coming-of-age film classic “Cooley High,” was...
