“Oh my God, I’ll be there on the first day!” Barr enthuses. As well as the movie, in cinemas next month Amazon Prime is releasing Judy Blume Forever, a documentary exploring the writer’s own journey from “fearful imaginative child to storytelling pioneer”.ĭirectors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok also focus on her fight against censorship, with her books still banned in schools and libraries in some US states for daring to talk about puberty and sex.Īll the grown-up Judy fans I speak to are quick to say they will be watching what they call “The Margaret Movie”. Photograph: Linda Nylind/The Guardianīlume, whose 29 books have sold almost 90 million copies, has never faded away, but right now, at the age of 85, she is having something of a renaissance.
The synopses, trailers and other links on our website, further information about contentĪnd age-appropriateness for specific films can be found onĪs well as through general internet searches.American author Judy Blume photographed in 2014. Triggering content in films, as sensitivities vary from person to person. IFC Center does not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially Accessibility T-Coil, Assistive Listening, Closed Captioning, Open Captioning.Cast Judy Blume, Molly Ringwald, Anna Konkle, Lena Dunham.
Previously screened as part of DOC NYC Selects: Spring 2023 With humor, sensitivity, and a healthy dose of adolescent cringe, JUDY BLUME FOREVER tells the story of the woman whose trail-blazing books changed the way millions of readers understand themselves, their sexuality, and what it means to grow up. Long-standing fans share open-hearted letters they wrote to Blume over decades. Playful and poignant animations celebrate the magic and awkwardness of being young, while intimate conversations with acclaimed authors and artists reveal Blume’s profound impact on readers. Now the beloved American author candidly shares her own coming-of-age story.Įmmy-winning filmmakers Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok trace Blume’s journey from fearful, imaginative child to storytelling pioneer who elevated the physical and emotional lives of kids and teens, to banned writer who continues to fight back against censorship today. For decades, Blume’s radical honesty has comforted and captivated readers – and landed her at the center of controversy for her frankness about puberty and sex. Her name alone launches a flood of memories for anyone who’s gripped one of her many paperbacks. Generations of readers have found themselves in a Judy Blume book. Davina Pardo & Leah Wolchok Saturday April 22 at 7:30 PM, moderated by Alissa Wilkinson! Please note: Showtimes on this page are for screenings of JUDY BLUME FOREVER with NO open captions. Friday, April 21 - Thursday, April 27, 2023
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