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Judy Heumann’s Story Hits Festival | Global News

Published
July 7, 2026
Duration
1:43
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Last updated
Jul 8, 2026

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Get ready for a powerhouse premiere: Apple-backed, Siân Heder’s next Oscar-caliber film, “Being Heumann,” debuts September 10 at a major Canadian festival. This moving portrait of Judy Heumann — the fearless “mother of the disability rights movement” who helped pass the ADA — is a triumphant follow-up to her Oscar-winning “CODA.” With Ruth Madeley deliver…

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Get ready for a powerhouse premiere: Apple-backed, Siân Heder’s next Oscar-caliber film, “Being Heumann,” debuts September 10 at a major Canadian festival. This moving portrait of Judy Heumann — the fearless “mother of the disability rights movement” who helped pass the ADA — is a triumphant follow-up to her Oscar-winning “CODA.” With Ruth Madeley delivering a powerhouse performance, this is a must-watch story of resilience, activism, and unshakable courage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a

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