Julie Cohen

Julie Cohen is a celebrated director and producer who has earned both an Academy Award® nomination and an Emmy Award for her impactful work in documentary filmmaking. She is best known for co-directing the acclaimed film RBG (2018) alongside Betsy West, which chronicles the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In collaboration with West, Cohen also directed Julia (2021), a film that explores the life of culinary icon Julia Child, and My Name is Pauli Murray (2021), which highlights the groundbreaking contributions of the civil rights activist and lawyer Pauli Murray.

Cohen's earlier works include The Sturgeon Queens, a documentary that delves into the history of a family-run business in New York's Lower East Side, as well as American Veteran, which tells the stories of veterans and their experiences, and I Live to Sing, a film celebrating the transformative power of music. Prior to her distinguished career in documentary filmmaking, Julie Cohen worked as a producer for NBC News, where she honed her storytelling skills in the fast-paced world of broadcast journalism. With her unique ability to shine a light on extraordinary individuals and stories, Cohen continues to make significant contributions to the documentary genre.