Julia Reichert is an acclaimed American documentary filmmaker known for her impactful storytelling and focus on social issues. She gained recognition for her work on films like Union Maids and American Factory, the latter of which won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2020. Reichert's career spans over five decades, during which she has explored themes such as labor rights, feminism, and the working-class experience. She is also a founding member of the New Day Films distribution cooperative, which supports independent filmmakers in sharing their work with broader audiences.