Being Heumann

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Scott F 2 days ago Very well written and directed. Lots of funny moments. See more

Gaelynn 5 days ago It is just so refreshing to see fabulous acting AND authentic storytelling from disabled actors. The 504 Sit-In is one of my favorite stories in American History and they did it justice. The movie was funny, touching, and such an important story to tell. Bravo to all! See more

jj 1 day ago It felt like part of the story was missing but overall it wasn't bad See more

Jennifer H @blueeyejenny 5 days ago I knew about Judy Heumann and her memoir, but seeing the 1977 SF sit-in come to life made me laugh, cry, and gave me a deeper appreciation for what she and her fellow activists accomplished. I could stop here and it should be enough to peak your interest, but there’s more to be said. Ruth Madeley is terrific as Judy, a fearless disability rights advocate with sharp humor, fierce and stubborn. Madeline Delp is wonderfully compelling as fellow organizer Kitty Cone; soft spoken and challenging, but with the same goal- both truly gifted actors. The film makes history with more than 40 disabled actors, a record for a U.S. studio film. Not sold yet? There’s more. Moved by Judy’s perseverance and thinking about how much of that work still falls to the people who encounter those barriers every day. I hope this film inspires those of us without disabilities to listen more closely, notice the barriers we’ve learned to walk past and do our part to remove them. Get up- go see! See more

David L @davidonfilm 6 days ago "Being Heumann" is a generic crowd-pleaser that's far too safe for its own revolutionary subject. Siân Heder takes on another disability story and diminishes it by using humor as a crutch for its characters. Ruth Madeley gives a great breakout performance as Judy Heumann but it doesn't delve into her life which robs power of the story. See more

dlma1 M @dlma1 6 days ago I was not aware of the story of Section 504 of a 1973 on help for the disabled. While the act was signed into law, it was not implemented because of budgetary concerns by two administrations - including Jimmy Carter's. Joseph Califano (Mark Ruffalo), Carter's Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) refuses to sign the regulation. This is where the film begins when Judith Heumann (Ruth Madeley) leads a ragtag group of protesters who occupy the San Francisco HEW office and refuse to leave until the regulation is signed. The cast is very good including Dylan O'Brien as a reporter who believes in their cause along with some cast members who are actually disabled. The film is well acted, but it does become a bit repetitive, and some of Ruffalo's histrionics seem forced. But I would still recommend the film for those interested in history - and an explanation of how those ramps, parking spots, and other accommodations for the disabled were provided. Recommended 7/10. See more

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