{
  "id": 6700245,
  "title": "‘Being Heumann’ Review: Disabled Actors Light Up Siân Heder’s Crowd-Pleasing Drama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/being-heumann-review-disabled-actors-light-up-sian-heders-crowd",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T03:30:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/being-heumann-review-sian-heder/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Siân Heder's new film, \"Being Heumann,\" centers on the life of disability rights activist Judy Heumann and her 26-day sit-in protest in 1977. The movie, set in an era where many people are struggling to be heard, features a cast of disabled actors including Ruth Madeley, Madeline Delp, Michael Patrick Thornton, Antwan Tolliver, Mark Ruffalo, and Dylan O'Brien. Heder's film centers on Heumann's struggle against the government's refusal to enact 1973 legislation, and showcases the strength of Heumann's unwavering advocacy. The film's authenticity and impact are heightened by its focus on the disabled community and its creation in the face of adversity. \"Being Heumann\" opened in select theaters on November 6 and will be available on Apple TV on November 13.",
  "summary": "Toronto International Film Festival 2026: Heder's follow-up to \"CODA\" stars Ruth Madeley in a story about the fight for disability rights The post ‘Being Heumann’ Review: Disabled Actors Light Up Siân Heder’s Crowd-Pleasing Drama appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}