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film director, theater director, film producer. Years active. 1968–present. Spouse. Gloria Jones. . ( m. 1965) . (two children) 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...
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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 is an American film and television director, known for his work on Car Wash, Cooley High, The Last Dragon, and Black Lightning. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and graduated from Princeton University and the Negro Ensemble Company.
May 29, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Michael A. Schultz, a stage, film, and television director who made a splash with Cooley High, Car Wash, and Krush Groove. Find out how he overcame racism, poverty, and failure to become a pioneer of black cinema.
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 recently in New...
