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Apple releases trailer for film about 1977 disability rights protest
Apple TV has released the trailer for “Being Heumann,” a film based on events in 1977.
It tells the story of disability rights protesters who occupied the San Francisco Federal Building for 28 days.
The protest centered on Judy Heumann and a coalition demanding action from government officials.
Ruth Madeley plays a young disabled woman, and Mark Ruffalo also stars.
The film uses drama and humor to portray the protest and the people who led it.
Apple TV says the cast includes the largest assortment of disabled actors in a film.
The movie will have a limited theatrical release on November 6, then premiere on Apple TV on November 13.
Apple TV released the official trailer for “Being Heumann,” a film about a 1977 disability rights protest.
The film tells the story of a 28-day occupation of the San Francisco Federal Building by disability rights protesters.
Directed by Siân Heder, the Apple Original Films production stars Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo.
It is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 6 and to premiere on Apple TV on November 13.
Apple TV says the ensemble cast includes the largest assortment of Disabled actors ever.
- Who
- Apple TV released the trailer for “Being Heumann,” directed by Siân Heder.
- What
- The trailer is for a film about disability rights protesters’ 28-day occupation of a federal building.
- When
- The trailer was released on October 13, 2026. The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 6 and an Apple TV premiere on November 13.
- Where
- The protest took place at the San Francisco Federal Building.
- Why
- The protesters occupied the building to press for action from a government bureaucrat.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Disability rights protesters occupied the San Francisco Federal Building for 28 days.
Apple TV released the official trailer for “Being Heumann.
The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release.
The film is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV.
- Film
- Being Heumann
- Director
- Siân Heder
- Protest location
- San Francisco Federal Building
- Protest duration
- 28 days
- Limited theatrical release
- November 6
- Apple TV premiere
- November 13
What people are saying
They wouldn’t take Judy Heumann’s phone calls, so she took their building.
In 1977, a young disabled woman (Ruth Madeley) and a scrappy coalition of outsiders decide they’ve had enough.
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