Blume’s reflections on Reagan-era attempts to ban her books feel hauntingly like the current culture wars Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is waging in the public education system and with Disney.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 25, 2024

Judy Blume was such a big part of my adolescents and this really brought me back. I loved it!

| Apr 24, 2024

A beautiful film that will touch viewers whether they’re familiar with her work or not.

| Feb 13, 2024

A combination of archival material from Judy Blume’s earlier interviews as well as new ones, this charming documentary brings together fans, family, actors and authors, to talk about the impact of Blume’s work on their lives

| Aug 27, 2023

If Judy Blume Forever is perhaps a bit more worshipful than a documentary should be, it’s because Blume’s impact on young people, even today, cannot be overstated.

| Jun 2, 2023

The rare biographical documentary that seeks to understand the subject rather than showcase them. It makes smart decisions with how to tell Blume’s story, and the stylistic flourishes don’t distract in the slightest.

| May 20, 2023

[Judy Blume] just has such an authentic presence, it shines through.

| May 17, 2023

A wonderfully vibrant portrait of someone who, in her ninth decade, is still quite vibrant herself.

| May 17, 2023

It’s a lovely, informative movie.

| May 1, 2023

An excellent biography, showcasing Blume reading her novels while lovingly reminiscing about her characters.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | May 1, 2023

Pardo and Wolchok were able to fully capture Judy by letting her tell her own story in her own way. It’s a learning experience for us all.

| Apr 28, 2023

What a gift it is to let a child know they are not alone. What a cruel thing to try and take that feeling away by making such stories inaccessible to them.

| Apr 28, 2023

Stirring, essential, and sincere, Judy Blume Forever is just as enjoyable as Blume’s oeuvre has always been and will always be.

| Apr 28, 2023

Enjoyable and enlightening.

| Apr 27, 2023

Not only does it capture Judy Blume the woman, but it does an excellent job of capturing the impact she’s had on children’s literature over the last 50 years.

| Apr 25, 2023

Blume-ite or not, it’s easy to agree that Judy Blume is a national treasure who deserves the appreciation and recognition a film as enjoyable as this one provides.

| Apr 24, 2023

By combining fan adoration with the long-form interview with Blume herself, the movie begins to feel more like a tribute presentation and less like a film that explores deeper meaning.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Apr 22, 2023

'Judy Blume Forever' is a gift for longtime fans and a learning experience for brand-new ones.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 22, 2023

A wonderful, honest portrait of beloved author Judy Blume, who wrote from the heart - always.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Apr 22, 2023

That opening line to Judy Blume’s 1975 young adult novel Forever goes to the crux of why the American author has topped both the bestseller charts and banned books lists.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Apr 21, 2023