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The protest was sparked by disability rights leader Judy Heumann and lasted 28 days. Protesters occupied the Federal Building in San Francisco to confront officials. The film is directed by Siân Heder, who previously directed 'CODA'. It stars Ruth Madeley as Judy Heumann and Mark Ruffalo as Joseph Califano."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Joseph Califano, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under President Jimmy Carter, was hesitant to sign Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act into law. Califano cited a cost of $2.4 billion for implementing the act, which aimed to guarantee the rights of disabled people to participate in programs receiving federal funding."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on protest duration"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Variety reports the protest lasted for 28 days. 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