Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Mark Ruffalo to Star in Apple's Film 'Being Heumann' from CODA Director
Mark Ruffalo will star in the Apple Original Films movie 'Being Heumann,' based on Judy Heumann's memoir.
The film, directed by Siân Heder, will follow Heumann's fight for disability rights.
Heumann, who used a wheelchair, battled discrimination and became a leader in disability activism.
The story highlights her involvement in a 1977 protest and her efforts to secure the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Ruffalo will play Joseph Califano in the film.
Mark Ruffalo will star in Apple Original Films' 'Being Heumann'.
The film is based on Judy Heumann’s memoir.
Siân Heder, the director of CODA, will direct.
Heumann led a protest in 1977 at the San Francisco Federal Building.
Ruffalo will play Joseph Califano.
- Who
- Mark Ruffalo will star, with Siân Heder directing and Ruth Madeley also starring.
- What
- Mark Ruffalo will star in the Apple Original Films pic 'Being Heumann'.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Where
- The San Francisco Federal Building will be featured in the film.
- Why
- The film is an adaptation of Judy Heumann’s memoir, chronicling her fight for disability rights.
- Movie Title
- Being Heumann
- Lead Actor
- Mark Ruffalo
- Director
- Siân Heder
- Based On
- Judy Heumann’s memoir
- Producer
- David Permut
- Character Ruffalo Plays
- Joseph Califano