Being Heumann revisits the 1977 campaign for disability rights led by Judy Heumann. Siân Heder’s film, with Ruth Madeley portraying the activist, streams on Apple TV on November 13, 2026.
The story opens with protesters occupying U.S. federal offices, refusing to leave until they get an answer from the authorities. It follows a collective fight, seen through Judy Heumann’s decisions and the group that surrounds her. Mark Ruffalo plays Joseph Califano, the political official whose stance clashes with their demands.
After CODA, Siân Heder returns to a topic involving disability, this time through a civil rights struggle inspired by real events. She also co-writes the screenplay with Rebekah Taussig. The French release entry classifies the film as both drama and comedy; it lists a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes.
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