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Netflix’s reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel unfolds in 2018 Los Angeles, where it evocatively explores first love between teens Justin and Keisha.

Before they cast their ballots, though, voters need to check out Karen Pittman’s magnificent performance as a loving and hypervigilant mom in ‘Forever,’ Mara Brock Akil’s stellar adaptation of the classic Judy Blume novel.”

Remembering Judy Blume’s books without replaying our own childhood memories might be impossible.

Akil continues down the road that Blume's 1975 novel forded, accurately capturing adolescence's hidden longing and confusion.

These details freight the path to their loss of virginity with different hazards than those Blume’s couple faced in the ’70s, in that they’re not simply nice, good kids.