The documentary covers the life, career, and legacy of Judy Blume, including her experiences with some of her books being banned, and the current state of free speech in the United States. It documents her trajectory from her upbringing in New Jersey to suburban housewife to famous novelist of young adult fiction. It includes new interviews with Blume, as well as past talk show appearances, archival photographs, and testimonials about Blume's impact from actors Lena Dunham, Molly Ringwald, and Anna Konkle, comedian Samantha Bee, authors Mary H.K. Choi and Jacqueline Woodson, Blume's two children, and adult women who corresponded with Blume when they were teens.
MPAA Rating: | NR |
Genre: | Documentary, Biography |
Country: | United States |
Directed By: | Leah Wolchok, Davina Pardo |
Cast: | Molly Ringwald, Judy Blume, Samantha Bee |
In Theaters: | Apr 21, 2023 |
Runtime: | 1 hour 37 minutes |
Production: | Imagine Documentaries |
Available On: | Amazon |
Read More On: | Wikipedia |