Apple Original Films' "Being Heumann" to Open Toronto International Film Festival

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Published: 2026-07-14
Category: entertainment
Source: Disability Scoop

Apple Original Films' "Being Heumann," a feature film about disability rights activist Judy Heumann, will premiere as the opening night film at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Academy Award-winner Siân Heder, the movie stars Ruth Madeley as Heumann and features Mark Ruffalo. Heumann was a pivotal figure in the fight for civil rights protections for people with disabilities.

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