Writer Judy Bloom gave us a candid look at adolescence and sexuality in novels like: eternally… and are you godit’s me margaretNow the iconic writer’s own story is the subject of a documentary Judy Bloom Foreverpremiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
Directed by Davina Pardo and Lia Wolchok Judy Bloom Forever Interviews with Bloom’s influences, including Samantha Bee, Tayari Jones, Molly Ringwald, and Anna Konkle. As writer Jason Reynolds says of Bloom’s influence, “I don’t think Judy Bloom wrote a timeless book. I think she wrote a timeless book. Too timely.” I think it has become timeless.”
Perhaps most importantly, Judy Bloom Forever You can also hear from Bloom himself. Bloom introduces us to her life and legacy with the refreshing honesty she’s always been known for. From interacting with her fans to her fight against censorship and book bans, she’s happy to hear her story from Blume. And she reminds us how important her work is to this day.
Judy Bloom Forever Coming to Prime Video on April 21st.
