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The Sit-In That Changed Disability Rights | Entertainment and Celebrity News
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A powerful new film, “Being Heumann,” set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, brings to life the extraordinary story of Judy Heumann, a wheelchair-using disability rights icon who led a 26-day sit-in that forced the U.S. government to pass Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Directed by Oscar-winner Sian Heder and starring Ruth Madeley — also in a wheelchair — the film blends gritty activism with unexpected humor, honoring Heumann’s legacy and the diverse community of disabled protesters who fought for dignity, access, and liberation. Drawing on real accounts and archival footage, it’s a moving, cathartic celebration of resistance, resilience, and the unshakable power of collective action.
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