Irwin Young Explained

Irwin W. Young (May 30, 1927 – January 20, 2022) was an American businessman. He was the chief executive of DuArt Film Laboratories, a film processing laboratory, for over 50 years. He helped Spike Lee, Michael Moore, and Frederick Wiseman in their early careers.^{[1] [2]}

In 2000, Young received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.^[1]

Notes and References

1. News: Irwin Young, Patron of Independent Filmmakers, Is Dead at 94. Richard. Sandomir. The New York Times. February 9, 2022.
2. Web site: Irwin Young, DuArt Chairman and Champion of Independent Film, Dies at 94. Pat. Saperstein. January 24, 2022.