Reviews

Check out my full review @ https://www.bsbinsider.com/being-heumann-showcases-ruth-madeley-leading-sian-heders-honest-rousing-fight-for-disability-rights/ Rating: A- BEING HEUMANN is a rousing, generous, and thought-provoking true story, and Siân Heder’s passionate, intimate vision makes it feel deeply authentic from start to finish, thanks in large part to a cast filled with actually disabled actors. Ruth Madeley is astonishingly powerful as Judy Heumann, a leader the movie refuses to turn into a flawless hero, and Madeline Delp shines as her quieter, more strategic counterpart. Mark Ruffalo’s Califano is far from the usual comic villain, the focused structure keeps everything on the fight itself, and the everyday obstacles, dark humor, wheelchair races, and unapologetic desire make these characters feel like real people instead of symbols. It’s familiar, and there are plenty of speeches, but I felt every one of them mattered. One of those films everyone should take the time to watch, learn from, and allow themselves to feel inspired by.