Apple Original Films Unveils Official Trailer for Being Heumann, Releasing in Theaters November 6 and Streaming November 13
Apple Original Films has released the official trailer for Being Heumann, the highly anticipated biographical drama chronicling the life and historic activism of disability rights pioneer Judith “Judy” Heumann. Directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder (CODA), the film heads to select theaters on November 6 before arriving globally on Apple TV on November 13.
The Fight That Paved the Way for Civil Rights
Based on Judy Heumann’s acclaimed memoir, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist, the film dramatizes the high-stakes battle that helped redefine civil liberties in America.
The footage previews the buildup to the defining 1977 Section 504 sit-in in San Francisco. What began as an urgent protest against the federal government’s refusal to enforce anti-discrimination protections escalated into the longest civilian occupation of a federal building in U.S. history. Heumann and a coalition of disabled activists took over government offices, refusing to back down until systemic change was signed into federal law.
Cast and Creative Team
British actress Ruth Madeley stars as Judy Heumann, delivering a performance grounded in defiance, wit, and resilience. Joining her opposite the picket line is three-time Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo, who portrays former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Joseph A. Califano Jr.
The ensemble features prominent representation across the disability community, including:
* Daniel Durant (CODA)
* Dylan O’Brien (The Maze Runner)
* Madeline Delp
* Rob Delaney (Catastrophe)
The project marks Siân Heder’s major feature follow-up to CODA, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2022 and made history for deaf and disabled representation on screen.
How and When to Watch
* Theatrical Release: Select theaters on Friday, November 6
* Streaming Premiere: Global debut on Apple TV on Friday, November 13
The official trailer is available to stream on Apple TV’s YouTube channel and social platforms.
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