Being Heumann

Being Heumann is a feature film directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder, whose work includes *CODA*. Based on true events, the film follows a young disabled woman and a determined coalition of outsiders who take over a federal building after their demands for action are ignored. Their occupation grows into the longest seizure of a federal building in American history, forcing a reluctant bureaucrat to confront the movement and helping launch a transformative fight for the rights of millions of disabled people.

Ruth Madeley leads the cast, with Mark Ruffalo and Dylan O’Brien also featured. The Friday evening screening includes an in-person introduction and post-film discussion with actors Andrew Pilkington, Siena Rafter, and Matthew August Jeffers.

When: November 13–17

Showtimes: November 13 at 6:30 PM; November 15 at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM; November 17 at 6:30 PM

Run time: 2 hours, 7 minutes

Director: Siân Heder

Featuring: Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo, and Dylan O’Brien

Friday program: The November 13 screening at 6:30 PM will be introduced by Andrew Pilkington, Siena Rafter, and Matthew August Jeffers, who will participate in a post-show discussion.

Accessibility: All screenings will use open captions. The November 15 screening at 10:30 AM is a Relaxed Screening. The November 17 screening at 6:30 PM will include open audio descriptions.

Venue: Coolidge Corner Theatre

Tickets: Price not available

All dates: Nov 13 at 6:30 PM · Nov 15 at 10:30 AM · Nov 17 at 6:30 PM