Apple Original Films has released the teaser trailer for Being Heumann, directed by CODA’s Siân Heder, ahead of its role as the opening film of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sept. 10.
What is ‘Being Heumann’ about?
According to the official description, “They wouldn’t take Judy Heumann’s phone calls, so she took their building. In 1977, a young disabled woman (Ruth Madeley) and a scrappy coalition of outsiders decide they’ve had enough. What begins as one impulsive act becomes the longest occupation of a federal building in American history, as hundreds spontaneously seize government offices and refuse to leave until the bureaucrat in their way (Mark Ruffalo) takes action. Bringing rebellion in all its forms to the hallowed halls, a movement’s accidental leaders struggle to find their path forward where none has ever been paved for them.”
The film is based on true events and chronicles Heumann, described in the official description as “the mother of the disability rights movement,” and the young adults who joined her to fight discrimination.
Who stars in ‘Being Heumann’?
Ruth Madeley stars as Judy Heumann, alongside Mark Ruffalo.
Heder writes and directs. The film marks her second collaboration with Apple Original Films, following CODA, which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards and made history as the first film with a predominantly deaf cast to do so.
When does ‘Being Heumann’ premiere?
Being Heumann opens in select theaters Nov. 6, followed by a streaming premiere on Apple TV on Nov. 13.
Watch the teaser below:
Featured image photo credit: Photo: Apple Original Films
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