Director Michael Schultz, born and raised in Milwaukee, was recently honored with an award in his name. Spotlighted by Milwaukee Film, several of his films were screened at the local Oriental Theater, including the iconic Cooley High and the comedic Car Wash.
Milwaukee Film presented an inaugural award to its namesake, trailblazing director Michael Shultz, at a tribute event in September 2025.
Shultz is one of the first Black men to consistently direct Hollywood productions, having started working in the cutthroat industry during the 1970s.
The Michael Shultz award, an honor given to luminary Black filmmakers, was sponsored by the Brewers Community Foundation. It was presented to Shultz on September 13 at the Oriental Theatre…