Ruth Madeley, center, stars as Judy Heumann in the new movie “Being Heumann.” (Apple)
A major motion picture about one of the most pivotal times in the disability rights movement is headed to theaters and ticket prices at some locations are being slashed to honor the film’s focus on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
“Being Heumann” opens in select theaters Friday.
The film stars Ruth Madeley, who has spina bifida, as Judy Heumann, who is widely considered to be the “mother of the disability rights movement.”
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The story, which is based on Heumann’s book “Being Heumann,” centers on her experience leading more than a hundred people with disabilities in a 1977 sit-in at the San Francisco Federal Building. The nearly monthlong protest pressured the government to enforce Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a law requiring federal spaces to be accessible.
In recognition of Section 504, Regal Cinemas said it is partnering with Apple Original Films, which is behind the movie, to offer open-caption showtimes Nov. 9 to 11 at more than 100 locations nationwide with tickets priced at $5.04.
“Being Heumann” premiered during opening night at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. It is directed by Academy Award-winner Siân Heder who was behind “CODA,” the first film with a predominantly deaf cast to win an Oscar for Best Picture.
Heder’s new film features Mark Ruffalo, Dylan O’Brien and Madeline Delp alongside Madeley.
Following its release in theaters, “Being Heumann” will be available to stream on Apple TV beginning Nov. 13.
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