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Siân Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’ Opens TIFF as Apple Eyes Oscar Contender

The documentary about disability activist Judy Heumann premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival with strong critical reception.

3 publishers · 6 articles · first seen 10 Sept 2026 · updated 17m ago

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  1. TIFF Opens With Siân Heder’s Crowd-Pleasing ‘Being Heumann’ — and Apple Has Its Next Oscar Contender Variety ·
  2. ‘Being Huemann’ Review: Siân Heder’s First Film Since ‘CODA’ Is a Bold and Stirring Dramatization of the Protest That Launched the Disabled-Rights Revolution Variety ·
  3. ‘Being Heumann’ Review: Siân Heder’s First Film Since ‘CODA’ Is a Bold and Stirring Dramatization of the Protest That Launched the Disabled-Rights Revolution Variety ·
  4. ‘Being Heumann’ Review: Siân Heder & Talented Disabled Ensemble Recount Historic Protest That Paved Way For ADA In Fearless, Humanizing Biopic Deadline
  5. ‘Being Heumann’ Review: Siân Heder’s ‘CODA’ Follow-Up Is an Essential Biopic That’s Not Afraid to Have Some Fun IndieWire
  6. To Follow Her Best Picture Win, Siân Heder Opted to Make ‘the Hardest Story She Could Imagine’ Features – IndieWire

In this story

  • Siân Heder
  • Judy Heumann
  • TIFF
  • Apple
  • Ruth Madeley

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