![]() Watching Judy go through the mounds of letters she received from readers brings emphasis to what matters here. The filmmakers opt to include interviews with celebrities such as Molly Ringwald, Lena Dunham, and Samantha Bee, yet it's the words from "normal" girls and women who recount the impact of the books that strikes an emotional chord. Blume became a best-selling author and a trusted advisor. Blume's work addressed these topics in such a way that girls could not only easily relate, but they felt comfort in knowing that they weren't facing these changes alone. You might wonder how a 1970 book for adolescent girls could still have relevance today, and the answer is that the author is one of the few who addressed what mattered (and matters) to this group: masturbation, menstruation, relationships, body development. Blume's most well-known book, "Are you there, God? It's me, Margaret", is set for a release that corresponds to this documentary, so it's likely her work is about to experience a revival of sorts. A film adaption (directed by Kelly Fremon Craig) of Ms. ![]() ![]() Co-directors Davino Pardo and Leah Wolchok set out to profile the writer whose staggering sales figures (more than 80 million books sold) pale in comparison to the impact she had on so many young girls. ![]() It's not unusual for readers to feel a connection to their favorite author, but very few can match the bond shared by writer Judy Blume and her followers. ![]()
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