Being Heumann ()
Overview
The movie explores Judy Heumann’s efforts to plan the 504 Sit In in San Francisco, an important protest that led to standardizing rights for the disabled.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.1902 |
Directed By
Siân Heder
Crew
Siân Heder
Siân Heder
Kristen Joiner
Alex Astrachan
Siân Heder
Kevin Cleary
Judith Heumann
Siân Heder
David Permut
Judith Heumann
Kristen Joiner
John W. Beach
TOP CAST
Ali Stroker
Judith "Judy" Heumann
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