A New Documentary About Judy Blume Is Now Streaming
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A documentary about the life and legacy of Judy Blume is finally here. Judy Blume Forever, directed by Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok, dives deep into how Judy Blume's books "revolutionized the way millions of readers understood themselves, their adolescence, and their sexuality. Her fearless mission to openly discuss taboo subjects paved the way to real debate and conversation around book banning, censorship, and teen sexual discovery."
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The title takes its name from Forever..., Blume's 1975 novel about teenage sexuality, a book that surfaces again and again on banned book lists. Blume has been an outspoken advocate for letting children read what they want to read, a cause that matters more than ever right now.
Judy Blume Forever details how readers learned to understand puberty, sexuality, and more through Blume's books. "She has such a unique relationship with readers, unlike almost any other writer I can think of," Pardo tells Town & Country. "I wanted the film to talk about who she was, how she came to write the books, and what her impact has been."
Watch a trailer for Judy Blume Forever:
The documentary features interviews with Blume herself, along with writers like Jason Reynolds, Alex Gino, and Jacqueline Woodson, famous fans including Molly Ringwald, Lena Dunham, and Samantha Bee, and women who wrote to Blume growing up. "I don’t think Judy Blume wrote her books to be timeless. I think she wrote her books to be timely, and they were so timely that they became timeless," Reynolds says in Judy Blume Forever.
Where to stream Judy Blume Forever:
The film is now streaming on Prime Video.
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