Being Heumann Film - Judy Heumann

Judy's memoir "Being Heumann" has been adapted into a film by Academy Award-winning director Siân Heder! The film will have its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival in September of 2026 as the festival's opening night film. It will then be available to stream on Apple TV on November 13, 2026.

Being Heumann at TIFF

Being Heumann on Apple TV

Film still of Ruth Madeley as Judy Heumann at the 504 Sit-In. Text reads “Being Heumann. Coming Nov 13. Movie. Drama. Comedy. Rated R. Apple TV.”

First look at "Being Heumann"

Ruth Madeley as Judy in Being Heumann protesting in the street

Mark Ruffalo in Being Heumann surrounded by protestors

Ruth Madeley playing Judy Heumann testifying at the 504 Sit-In

Ruth Madeley as Judy Heumann being stopped by a police officer on the street