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Judith Heumann’s Legacy Comes to Life | Raleigh News
A powerful new biopic, “Being Heumann,” starring Ruth Madeley, is set to premiere at the Canadian Film Festival on September 10th, spotlighting the extraordinary life of disability rights pioneer Judith Heumann—the “mother of the disability rights movement.” Directed by Siân Heder, creator of Oscar-winning “CODA,” and produced by Apple, the film chronicles Heumann’s relentless advocacy that helped shape landmark legislation like the ADA, her early struggles after losing the ability to walk at age two, and her enduring legacy. Festival leaders herald Madeley’s “electric performance” and the…
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