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‘Forever’ creator Mara Brock Akil on updating Judy Blume — and finding ‘real intimacy’ — in the age of social media
Since its publication in 1975, Judy Blume's young adult novel Forever... has stirred controversy for its frank exploration of ...
Mara Brock Akil Says Being Her Own ‘First Audience’ Led to Her Reinvention of Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’
For IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking, Mara Brock Akil talks reinventing Judy Blume novel 'Forever' in her own image. — 'What ...
Is ‘Forever’ On Netflix Based On A True Story?
While most people know by now that the series is a loose adaptation of a decades-old book, not many know what the real-life inspiration for the story is. Keep reading to find out everything about the ...
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Netflix’s ‘Forever’: Mara Brock Akil on Reimagining Judy Blume’s Classic Love Story for a New Generation
Mara Brock Akil returns with Forever, a fresh Netflix take on Judy Blume’s novel, redefining first love for a new generation.
Mara Brock Akil’s Take on Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ Is the ‘Girlfriends’ Creator’s Finest Work: TV Review
Inspired by the groundbreaking Judy Bume novel, Netflix's "Forever" created by Mara Brock Akil showcases the anguish of Black ...
Mara Brock Akil Received Judy Blume’s Blessing To Reimagine ‘Forever’ Through The Lens Of Black Adolescence
Mara Brock Akil is releasing her new Netflix series Forever, a show she was only able to create after getting a rare blessing ...
Writer and Producer Mara Brock Akil on portraying a different Los Angeles in 'Forever'
"Forever" creator Mara Brock Akil says her Netflix Judy Blume adaptation spotlights a less seen side of Los Angeles.
Why we’ve all fallen for ‘Forever’ on Netflix
Mara Brock Akil’s new series is a breakout hit—and a powerful reminder that diverse Black family stories matter.