Being Heumann(NaN)
In 1977, Judy Heumann leads over a hundred disabled people to take over the San Francisco Federal Building, kicking off a 28-day sit-in.
Movie: Being Heumann
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Judith 'Judy' Heumann
Joseph Califano
Evan White
Congressman Miller
Chuck Jackson
Ed Roberts
Steve McCleeland
Jim Pechin
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In 1977, Judy Heumann leads over a hundred disabled people to take over the San Francisco Federal Building, kicking off a 28-day sit-in.
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