Oh, great, another inspirational biopic! 🙄 Because what the world REALLY needs is more Hollywood patting itself on the back. Mark Ruffalo, the Hulk himself (or should we say, the perpetually concerned activist?), is slumming it in Sian Heder’s *Being Heumann*. Yes, THAT Sian Heder, the one who brought you *CODA*, the movie that made everyone cry and then immediately forget about the deaf community. 😭
So, apparently, Marky Mark (Ruffalo, not Wahlberg, calm down) is going to grace us with his presence in this Apple TV+ production. Because Apple doesn’t have enough money already, they decided to adapt Judy Heumann’s memoir. You know, the one about the disability rights activist? Get ready for another round of performative wokeness, folks! 🍿
The plot? Oh, it’s riveting! Judy Heumann (played by Ruth Madeley, who we’re sure is THRILLED to be part of this Oscar-bait extravaganza) leads a thrilling 28-day sit-in. Yes, you heard it right, a SIT-IN! At the San Francisco Federal Building in 1977. They’re protesting until the government finally decides to enforce Section 504. Because, you know, accessibility is SO last century. ♿️
And who’s directing this masterpiece of virtue signaling? None other than Sian Heder, fresh off her *CODA* victory lap. She’s also producing because why not? She and Rebekah Taussig co-wrote the script, because one writer just couldn’t handle the sheer weight of historical accuracy and emotional depth. ✍️
Producers include David Permut and Kevin Walsh, because every movie needs at least two white dudes in charge. And let’s not forget Heumann’s managers, John W. Beach and Kevin Cleary. Because even in death, you need someone to manage your brand. 💰
Speaking of death, Judy Heumann, who sadly kicked the bucket in 2023 at the ripe old age of 75, gets an executive producer credit. You know, just to remind everyone that this is a SERIOUS movie about SERIOUS issues. Alongside her are Kristen Joiner, Diana Pokorny, and Jim Lebrecht. Because the more names you slap on something, the more important it seems, right? 🤔
Heder’s previous work with Apple includes *CODA*, which, as we mentioned, won ALL the awards. She also executive produced *Little America*, because apparently, she has a thing for heartwarming stories that make you feel good about yourself for all of five minutes. 👏
Ruffalo, our beloved Hulk, is a four-time Oscar nominee. Because apparently, being green and smashing things isn’t enough to win an Oscar. He was recently in *Poor Things* and *Mickey 17*, because he’s clearly not afraid to take on challenging roles that require him to, you know, ACT. He’ll also be in *Crime 101*, because who doesn’t love a good crime thriller? He’s represented by all the big agencies, because being a celebrity is a full-time job. 🌟
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
