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‘Forever’ Creator Mara Brock Akil Shares Why Her Netflix Series Made Major Changes To Judy Blume’s Book: “I Think Those Key Pivots Opened Up The World”
SIGN UP FOR DECIDER DIGEST FOR NEWS AND STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS. Inspired by the eponymous novel by Blume, Brock Akil and ...
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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.
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...