Apple Original Films releases the trailer for Being Heumann, the new film by Oscar-winning CODA director Siân Heder. The film is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it is set to open the festival. The story follows disability-rights advocate Judy Heumann, portrayed by Ruth Madeley.
Both outlets frame the film as centered on Heumann’s activism, including a major 1977 protest period in which she helped lead a 28-day occupation of San Francisco’s Federal Building. The teaser and trailer materials emphasize themes of collective action and efforts to secure accessibility and equal rights. One source highlights the film as a follow-up to CODA and focuses on the early trailer debut, while the other provides additional teaser context, including references to Heumann’s role as a foundational figure in the disability rights movement.
Neither outlet disputes the basic premise, cast, or premiere timing, though they differ in the amount of detail they provide about the historical events depicted and surrounding promotional specifics.
