“Being Heumann” is set to make its global streaming debut on Apple TV on Friday, Nov. 13, after a limited theatrical release that began Nov. 6. The film follows disability-rights activist Judy Heumann and the 1977 San Francisco protest that helped push federal officials to implement disability protections. Apple announced the streaming date, and The Associated Press included the film in its Nov. 9–15 release guide.

What “Being Heumann” covers

Ruth Madeley plays Heumann, with Mark Ruffalo also starring; Siân Heder directed the drama. The story centers on the 1977 Section 504 sit-in, when Heumann and more than 100 disability-rights activists occupied a federal building in San Francisco to press for regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The rule barred disability discrimination in programs receiving federal assistance, according to the U.S. National Park Service.

The protest became a defining moment in the disability-rights movement. The film’s historical setting gives viewers a route into the campaign behind the regulations, while Apple’s release materials describe Heumann’s role in organizing the demonstration. AP’s earlier reporting on the production also identifies the sit-in as the film’s central event.

Apple TV release and accessibility

Apple lists Nov. 13 as the film’s global streaming premiere, following its select-theater run. The announcement does not specify a release hour, so availability may vary during the day by region or platform refresh.

The premiere also coincides with Apple’s launch of a new sign-language interpretation option for selected Apple Original titles. Apple says the viewing experience was designed and tested with Deaf and native signers; its announcement separately confirms American and British Sign Language interpretation for “F1,” but does not specify which language option is available for “Being Heumann.”

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Sources

The Associated Press: November streaming release guide
Apple TV Press: “Being Heumann” release announcement
Apple Newsroom: Sign Language feature details
U.S. National Park Service: History of the 504 protest