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Judy Blume Forever (2023)Judy Blume Forever (2023)

Judy Blume Forever (2023)

A delightful documentary about one of the most prolific and insightful authors of our era

Documentary, Drama

7.6

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United States of America
English
Easy, Emotional, Heart-warming
2023
Davina Pardo, Leah Wolchok
Anna Konkle, Lena Dunham, Molly Ringwald
97 min

Synopsis

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The radical honesty of the books by young adult fiction pioneer Judy Blume changed the way millions of readers understood themselves, their sexuality, and what it meant to grow up, but also led to critical battles against book banning and censorship.

Our Take

7.6
The Staff

Judy Blume, the author behind enduring classics like Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Superfudge, and Forever, gifts us with her comforting presence and precise insight in Judy Blume Forever, a delightful documentary about a delightful woman.

Here, Blume looks back and lets us in on the eventful private life that inspired her prolific work life. Each book has a behind-the-scenes story, which the documentary pairs with commentary from well-known fans like Molly Ringwald, Lena Dunham, and Samantha Bee. Additionally (and most memorably), the documentary also features the years-old correspondence Blume has kept with the children who wrote and confided in her. Whether or not you’ve read her work, watching this film is a heartwarming experience that will soon have you grabbing the nearest Blume classic.

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