watch later

Not interested / seen

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

movie

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

Synopsis

rotten tomatoes
imdb
wikipedia
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.

Comments

What did you think? Who should watch it?

Next up

Papicha (2019)

best

8.3

With fashion as their defiance, Papicha boldly unveils the resilience of women against the backdrop of an oppressive society

Language Lessons (2021)

7.2

One of the few optimistic takes on online friendship and technology

Tongues Untied (1989)

7.5

Breaking boundaries and amplifying the unheard stories of Black gay men in America

Welcome to Chechnya (2020)

7.6

A harrowing, uncompromising account of efforts to save LGBTQ+ Chechens from Russian authorities

From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)

7.5

A nostalgic yet subtle portrait of 1960s Japan from the famed children’s animation studio

Blue Jean (2023)

7.7

A subdued and terrifically acted character study about internalized homophobia

Shinjuku Boys (1995)

best

8.1

Gender defies expectations and hearts defy conventions in 1990s Japan

Personality Crisis: One Night Only (2023)

7.0

An enjoyable if somewhat niche documentary about the animated New York Dolls frontman David Johansen

Totally Under Control (2020)

7.6

A scathing indictment of the USA's initial COVID response, as explained by medical professionals

Fabric of the Human Body (2023)

7.2

A literal exploration into our flesh and blood, not for the faint of stomach

Curated by humans, not algorithms.

agmtw

© 2023 agoodmovietowatch. Altona Studio, LLC, all rights reserved.