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Michael Schultz (born November 10, 1938) is an American director and producer of theater, film and television. Life and career. Schultz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of an African-American mother Katherine Frances Leslie (1917–1995), [failed verification] and Leo Albert Schultz (1913–2001), an insurance salesman of German descent.
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 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 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.
Michael Schultz’s career spans four decades in theater, film and television. He was a founding member of the world-famous Negro Ensemble Company, the renowned off-Broadway theater group that was the training ground for Pulitzer Prize winning playwrights and countless actors of quality.
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.
Michael Schultz’s career spans four decades in theater, film and television. He was a founding member of the world-famous Negro Ensemble Company, the renowned off-Broadway theater group that was the training ground for Pulitzer Prize winning playwrights and countless actors of quality.
