For generations of girls, Judy Blume’s Forever… was quietly passed from friend to friend, as a sort-of coming-of-age ritual. Now, showrunner and visionary Mara Brock Akil breathes new life into the iconic story, crafting a modern adaptation that’s as groundbreaking today as the original was in 1975.
Watch this interview with Awards Buzz as she talks about a reimagining, one that pulses with real-world relevance, where smartphones, social media, and leaked videos complicate what it means to grow up in the public eye. And guiding it all is Akil, whose personal connection to the novel started at age 12, just like so many of us.
Check out the interview!
Forever, the series, is out now on Netflix.
