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Judy Blume Foreverdocumentary

2023

Documentary

Documentary 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.

	Media	Author	Review
		Tim Grierson Screendaily	"A breezy, emotional film (...) What also helps make the documentary so winning is that Blume is such fun company"
		Guy Lodge Variety	"Blume's life, career and legacy proves more than abundant material for this nimbly paced doc (...) 'Judy Blume Forever' [celebrates] youthful experimentation and midlife renewal"
		Monica Castillo rogerebert.com	"'Judy Blume Forever' is a fitting salute to a life's work serving generations of readers still growing up and finding their voices (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 4)"
		Stephen Romei The Australian	"That opening line to Judy Blume's 1975 young adult novel 'Forever' goes to the crux of why the American author has topped both the bestseller charts and banned books lists (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Leigh Monson AV Club	"A relevant film in spite of its fairly rote presentation (...) An honest representation of why they love her and why kids will continue to love her"
		Noel Murray Los Angeles Times	"[This] touching documentary is anchored by a comprehensive conversation with Blume, now in her 80s and as disarmingly frank and cheery as ever"
		John Anderson The Wall Street Journal	"It's a salute, celebration and round of applause all rolled into one"
		Fran Hoepfner The Wrap	"'Judy Blume Forever' often suffers from the curse of biography —it is not always remarkable to go through someone's life chronologically, even if their work is remarkable"
		Kate Erbland IndieWire	"Finally, an American icon worthy of adoration (...) The trailblazing author gets a fittingly warm and inspirational doc that proves just how special she truly is"
		Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter	"A loving —and timely— portrait of a beloved author"
		Claire Shaffer The New York Times	"Blume has always been an open book, despite the flurry of controversy around her. That may not make for the most exciting documentary, but it does make Blume herself even more endearing"
		Alani Vargas The Playlist	"'Judy Blume Forever' handles Blume's life, work, and impact with such care and never downplays her achievements (...) You leave the movie feeling really touched by her work"
		Lauren Mechling The Guardian	"As the author’s teen novels continue to aggravate the far right, this illuminating documentary spotlights her incredible career (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Tara Bennett Paste Magazine	"A fitting celebration, and a presentation of Blume's well-earned flowers"
		Chase Hutchinson Collider	"What makes 'Judy Blume Forever' such a valuable documentary is that it reveals the person underneath her work that made it all come alive"
		Andrew Parker The Gate	"If you're familiar with the works of Judy Blume, Pardo and Wolchok will only reinforce their significance. If not, you'll be drawn into the orbit of a warm, fascinating, courageous, and highly articulate woman worth following"
		John Serba Decider	"[It] is a lovely, comprehensive and inspiring biodoc about an American treasure"
		Becca James Chicago Reader	"Stirring, essential, and sincere, 'Judy Blume Forever' is just as enjoyable as Blume’s oeuvre has always been and will always be"

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