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TIFF Opens With 'Being Heumann'
The Toronto International Film Festival opened with Siân Heder’s film ‘Being Heumann,’ which is expected to be a strong contender for Oscars. The movie features Judy Heumann, an activist who fought for disability rights.
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TIFF Opens With Siân Heder’s Crowd-Pleasing ‘Being Heumann’ — and Apple Has Its Next Oscar Contender
“Being Heumann” opens on a New York sidewalk that doesn’t allow Judy Heumann to climb it. There’s no curb cut or ramp. Just a woman and her wheelchair. Director Siân Heder holds on it — and then Judy gives the middle finger. And it immediately hooks the viewer in for the ride. At least that […
2026-09-11 04:16 UTC