# Being Heumann Trailer

> Siân Heder's 'CODA' director makes biopic about disability rights activist Judy Heumann.
- Title: Being Heumann Trailer · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: Siân Heder's 'CODA' director makes biopic about disability rights activist Judy Heumann. Siân Heder's 'Being Heumann' biopic stars Ruth Madeley as disability…
- Keywords: sian heder, coda, judy heumann, disability rights, tiff, ruth madeley, biopic, film festival, entertainment, culture, Heumann, Trailer
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/news/trailers/being-heumann-trailer-sian-heder-coda-follow-up-biopic-1235221409
- Author: Kate Erbland
- Published: 2026-10-12T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sian heder, coda, judy heumann, disability rights, tiff, ruth madeley, biopic, film festival, entertainment, culture
## Being Heumann Trailer
Siân Heder's 'CODA' director makes biopic about disability rights activist Judy Heumann.
## TIFF Opener
Ruth Madeley stars as disability rights activist Judy Heumann in TIFF opener.
## Light Tone
Film praised for light tone, diverse cast, and Ruth Madeley's breakout performance.
## Disability Rights Focus
Biopic highlights Heumann's role in disability rights movement and her impact.
## Key takeaway

Siân Heder's 'Being Heumann' biopic stars Ruth Madeley as disability rights activist Judy Heumann, opening TIFF with praise for its light tone and diverse cast.