For its thoughtful adaptation of Judy Blume’s original 1975 romance, and its nuanced depiction of two charming teens navigating love and life in Black middle class Los Angeles, Forever is awarded a Peabody.
In this exclusive Peabody Conversation, recorded backstage at the 86th Annual Peabody Awards, creator Mara Brock Akil shares insights on the process of reimagining this coming-of-age tale through a contemporary lens to explore self-love, Black family dynamics, and more.