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How the ‘Being Heumann’ Crew Built a Set for Its Disabled Cast on the Fly
TIFF 2026: Dozens of disabled performers star in Siân Heder's follow-up to "CODA" dramatizing the San Francisco 504 sit-in protests
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At TIFF 2026, dozens of disabled performers appear in Siân Heder’s new film, a sequel to “CODA” that dramatizes the 1977 San Francisco 504 sit‑in protests. The production’s crew constructed an accessible set on short notice to accommodate the cast’s varied needs, modifying stages and facilities for wheelchair access and other accommodations.
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