Bruce Friedrich is an American filmmaker, director, and producer. He is best known for his documentary films such as The Garden, The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant, and Racing to Zero.
Friedrich was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1968. He was raised in the Midwest and attended the University of Cincinnati. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in filmmaking.
Friedrich's first feature length documentary, The Garden, was released in 2008 and won numerous awards at film festivals around the world. The film followed the struggle of a community garden in South Central Los Angeles as it faced displacement due to development plans.
Friedrich's second film, The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant, was released in 2009. The film documented the closure of the General Motors plant in Moraine, Ohio and the effect it had on the workers and their families.
In 2010, Friedrich released Racing to Zero, a documentary about the global waste crisis. The film followed the efforts of a group of activists to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills.
Friedrich has directed and produced numerous other documentaries, including the 2011 film, The Price We Pay, which explored the hidden costs of corporate tax avoidance. He has also directed television commercials and web videos for companies such as Apple, Nike, and Microsoft.
Friedrich is currently the President of the Board of Directors of the International Documentary Association. He is a passionate advocate for social justice and environmental issues, and his films often focus on raising awareness and inspiring action.
Friedrich has been recognized as a leader in the documentary filmmaking community, and his work has been praised by audiences and critics alike. He continues to create inspiring and thought-provoking films that explore the human condition.
