Being Heumann True Story Drama at TIFF 2026 + Dinner (TIFF Lightbox)
About the event
On Saturday September 19th, join me to see Being Heumann at the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). *Heumann* is the opening and closing show for TIFF 2026. Featuring a breakout performance by Ruth Madeley and Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo, this inspiring historical drama from Oscar-winning filmmaker Siân Heder (*CODA*) celebrates the paradigm-shifting activist Judy Heumann, “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement.” Every bit as moving as her Best Picture Oscar winner, *CODA*, *Heumann* tells the remarkable true story of the woman who led a world-changing campaign for accessibility. Judy Heumann rallied a handful, then dozens, then hundreds of ordinary Americans with disabilities to push the US government to live up to its commitments. Though set in the past, *Being Heumann* couldn’t be more pertinent to our present. When change can seem overwhelming, we need heroes like Judy to galvanize us. Purchase Being Heumann on Saturday September 19th at 6pm. There is one extra ticket (seated together) available for purchase; message me if you're interested.
COST Regular Cost: $35.73 includes all fees
Meetup Organizer Fee: $5
Ticket Policy: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.
SIGNING-UP
• RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for dinner after. (Everyone goes on the waitlist until they post their seat number or state they will be doing Rush.) • [Purchase](https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000650B07682680) your own ticket for Saturday, September 19th at 6pm, post your seat number and I will move you to going. Note: tickets are currently showing as sold out, but that can change at any time as they release more tickets or people make exchanges. • Alternately, you can message me for the extra ticket, and it will be confirmed once payment is received by etransfer. Ticket will be provided at the event start time. • Rush is also possible, requiring you to line up 1 hour before showtime. 15 mins prior to start time, an attendance check is completed and any available seats are sold at regular price + $2
A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.
RSVPs close 1 day prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
MEETUP TIME Meet me at: 5:30pm inside TIFF Lightbox at 350 King St. W, on the ground floor to the right side of the box office after scanning your tickets.
Start: 6pm
Length: 2 hours 7 mins
After: meet outside the auditorium to chat about the show and head out for dinner near by.
Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.
