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Release of Being Heumann biopic

Overview

Apple Original Films has released the first teaser trailer for ‘Being Heumann’, a drama directed by Siân Heder that depicts the life of disability rights activist Judy Heumann. The film stars Ruth Madeley as Heumann and Mark Ruffalo as U.S. Health Secretary Joseph Califano, focusing on the historic 1977 occupation of a federal building known as the 504 sit-in.

Previously premiered at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the production highlights the 28-day protest that served as a critical precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Director Heder has emphasized the importance of casting actors with disabilities, noting that the crew worked to manage the logistical complexities of accommodating diverse physical needs during production.

Recent details clarify that the narrative follows Heumann as she leads activists in a San Francisco federal building, resulting in what is described as the longest occupation of a federal building in U.S. history. The film depicts the movement's struggle for equality and demands for accessibility in the face of government inaction.

The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on November 6, 2026, with a global streaming release on Apple TV following on November 13, 2026.

Entities

Siân Heder · Mark Ruffalo · Judy Heumann · Ruth Madeley · Apple TV

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Being Heumann trailer released for Judy Heumann biopic

    Apple TV will release ‘Being Heumann’ on November 13, a film directed by Siân Heder about disability rights activist Judy Heumann and her historic 1977 federal building occupation.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Being Heumann trailer released for Judy Heumann biopic

    Apple TV released a trailer for “Being Heumann,” a film about activist Judy Heumann and the historic 1977 disability rights protests, starring Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo.

  3. [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Toronto International Film Festival opens with ‘Being Heumann’

    The 51st Toronto International Film Festival opened with ‘Being Heumann’, a Siân Heder biopic about disability rights activist Judy Heumann, starring Ruth Madeley.

  4. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Being Heumann biopic teaser and release date announced

    Apple Original Films released a teaser for ‘Being Heumann’, a biopic about disability rights activist Judy Heumann, set for a November 2026 release on Apple TV.

Sources

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