Film on Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann to Open Toronto Film Festival

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Published: 2026-07-08
Category: entertainment
Source: Sentinel Colorado
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Siân Heder's film "Being Heumann," which portrays the life of the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann, has been selected to open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The movie, starring Ruth Madeley, will have its world premiere on September 10th. This choice underscores TIFF's dedication to featuring impactful narratives and significant global figures in cinema.

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