James LeBrecht is a renowned sound designer and mixer, as well as an author, producer, and disability rights activist, boasting a diverse range of credits in film and theatre.
As the founder of Berkeley Sound Artists (BSA),an esteemed audio post-production house, LeBrecht has been responsible for crafting the soundscapes for a multitude of critically acclaimed projects, including the 2006 Academy Award-winning short documentary, The Blood of Yingzhou District.
In addition to his work in film, LeBrecht has also lent his expertise to a wide array of documentaries, such as The Force, Unrest, The Waiting Room, The Devil and Daniel Johnston, Daughter From Danang, We Were Here, Bang: the Bert Berns Story, and Audrie & Daisy.
However, LeBrecht's impact extends far beyond the realm of sound design and mixing, as he has been a tireless advocate for the rights of people with disabilities throughout his career.
As a high school student, LeBrecht was a member of Disabled in Action, a pioneering disability rights group, and later helped found the Disabled Students Union at UC San Diego in the mid-1970s.
Currently, LeBrecht serves as a board member at the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, a leading organization dedicated to promoting the rights of the disabled through education, legislation, and litigation.
