‘Being Heumann,’ about a disability rights activist, to open Toronto film festival
Summary
The film “Being Heumann,” about disability rights activist Judith Heumann, will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival on September 10. The movie, directed by Siân Heder and starring Ruth Madeley, tells the story of Heumann’s life and work for disability rights.Key Facts
- “Being Heumann” is a film about Judith Heumann, a well-known disability rights activist.
- Judith Heumann helped push for the Americans with Disabilities Act, a key U.S. law for disability rights.
- She became unable to walk at age 2.
- The film stars Ruth Madeley as Heumann.
- Directed by Siân Heder, who also directed the Oscar-winning movie “CODA.”
- The film will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2023.
- Judith Heumann passed away in 2023.
- Apple will release the film “Being Heumann.”
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