# Being Heumann gives disability rights revolution a glossy, hokey sheen

> Sian Heder's Being Heumann captures disability rights activism but lacks political depth.
- Title: Being Heumann gives disability rights revolution a glossy…
- Summary: Sian Heder's Being Heumann captures disability rights activism but lacks political depth. Sian Heder's Being Heumann portrays Judy Heumann's disability…
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- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sian heder, judy heumann, disability rights, being heumann, apple tv, codas, activism, entertainment, culture
## Opening shots
Sian Heder's Being Heumann opens with New York city tarmac and electric wheelchair purr.
## Judy Heumann's activism
Real activist Judy Heumann secured equal opportunities for disabled Americans in work and education.
## San Francisco occupation
Activists occupied a San Francisco government building for 20 days to ratify federal disability rights decree.
## Living conditions
Activists slept on sofa cushions and froze medications under air conditioning units.
## Political challenges
Activists faced police pushback and state intimidation during 20-day occupation.
## Black Panthers scene
Black Panthers brought food to activists, facing police questioning about their supplies.

> Corn, fried chicken, rice…revolution
## Key takeaway

Sian Heder's Being Heumann portrays Judy Heumann's disability rights activism but misses the political complexity of real change.