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Being Heumann Prepares for AFI’s Closing Night

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

AFI FEST’s scheduled closing film on October25 is Being Heumann, directed by Siân Heder and led by Ruth Madeley.

It adapts disability-rights activist Judith Heumann’s memoir. AFI announced the selection in September; today is the planned screening day, not proof that the evening event has finished.

Source: American Film Institute, 2026-09-16. https://www.afi.com/press/sian-heders-being-heumann-to-close-afi-fest-2026/

Read and practise

1. What source does the drama adapt?

   1. A newly written sports report
   2. A book written by the film’s director about herself
   3. Heumann’s memoir

2. Why does the report describe the screening as planned?

   1. No, the report says it is still ahead
   2. Yes, the September announcement proves it finished
   3. Yes, every October25 event is already over

Your turn

Explain the difference between the September announcement and today’s event.

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