JUDY BLUME FOREVER
Thursday, March 23 | 4:30 PM | Grange Hall
Sunday, March 26 | 10:15 AM | Capawock Theatre
Dirs. Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok | Documentary | U.S.A. | 2023 | 1 hr. 37 min.
Followed by a prerecorded discussion with film subject Judy Blume, co-directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok, and Vineyard Haven librarian Emily LaPierre
In this celebration of a beloved American author who has influenced generations of readers with her radical honesty about puberty and sex, directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok trace Judy Blume's journey from fearful yet imaginative childhood to becoming a storytelling pioneer who faced censorship and fought back. Featuring playful animation, intimate conversations with other writers and artists, and heartfelt letters from fans, this film attests to Blume's lasting impact and contribution to the understanding of sexuality and growing up.
Tickets for these screenings are general admission, and pay-what-you-can.