Apple Original Films has released the trailer for ‘Being Heumann’, a drama based on the life of disability rights activist Judy Heumann. Written, directed and produced by Sian Heder, the film follows Heumann as she leads more than 100 young people in a protest for equal rights by occupying a federal building in San Francisco.

According to an Apple press release yesterday,the film is based on true events from 1977. The protest began after Heumann’s attempts to contact officials were ignored. The occupation became the longest of a federal building in American history, with activists demanding action on disability rights.

Ruth Madeley plays Judy Heumann, while Mark Ruffalo portrays a government official. The film also features Dylan O’Brien, Rob Delaney, Ray Fisher, Daniel Durant and several other actors.

‘Being Heumann’ will release in select theatres on November 6 followed by its global premiere on Apple TV on November 13.