Max Julien (1933 – 2022) was a groundbreaking actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker who first gained recognition on New York’s Off-Broadway stages, including Joseph Papp’s Shakespeare in the Park. He made an unforgettable leap to film with critically acclaimed roles in Uptight (1968), Psych-Out (1968), and Getting Straight (1970), with critics touting him as a potential Oscar nominee.