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Since its publication in 1975, Judy Blume's young adult novel Forever... has stirred controversy for its frank exploration of ...
Netflix’s adaptation of “Forever,” developed by Mara Brock Akil, brings Blume’s themes into a modern context, reminding a new ...
First love might not be forever, but the works of Mara Brock Akil continue to endure at least. Netflix announced on Wednesday ...
For IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking, Mara Brock Akil talks reinventing Judy Blume novel 'Forever' in her own image. — 'What ...
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 is releasing her new Netflix series Forever, a show she was only able to create after getting a rare blessing ...
Inspired by Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel and reimagined by visionary writer/ producer Mara Brock Akil, Netflix’s ...
The new show, which centers in on two Black teens' love story, was adapted from Judy Blume's novel of the same name ...
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, showrunner of Netflix's gender-swapped, L.A.-set 'Forever,' explains why Blume's work is as relevant as ever ...
Mara Brock Akil reimagines a controversial tale of teen sexual awakening in the sumptuous new Netflix series Forever.
The Black teen love story set in Los Angeles starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. was renewed for a second season.